Photos by Kyle Hunt - Dept 47

 

Shortly before 0700 hrs this morning (Sunday Feb. 21) Galeton Dept 10 was dispatched for a report of a working structure fire at the West Pike Motor Lodge on Rt. 6 West of Galeton. A 2nd alarm was almost immediately requested bringing a full response from Tri-Town (Ulysses) Dept 47 and Coudersport Dept 48 to the scene. Upon arrival heavy fire was showing from the main portion of the building that housed the store and upstairs living quarters. A response from Germania Dept 19 and Clymer Dept 16 was also requested. Dual 5" lines were laid across Rt 6 to Engines 10-2 and 47-2 which set-up drafting operations from Pine Creek. Traffic on RT 6 was shut down for several hours while firefighters worked to put out the blaze.

 

Harrison Twp. Dept 20 moved an engine to cover Station 47 and Roulette Dept 46 moved an engine to cover