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Two Fires and a MVC trapped on Feb 4th - Newark

Thursday, July 2, 2015

On February 4th at 0607 Engine 12 was alerted on automatic aid to Otts Chapel Rd and Welch Tract Rd for a dwelling fire. Deputy 10 arrived with fire showing. Engine 12 arrived 2nd and deployed a backup line to the 2nd floor. Crews worked for an hour before being released by command. Unforchantly one person perished in the fire. At 1812 Hours Christiana and surrounding companies were alerted to a multi-residential fire at the Lexington Green Apts. Engine 126 arrived 1st to find a fire on the 3rd floor. A line was stretched and a water supply was secured. Engine 66 arrived second and took the 1st special service assignment. A kitchen fire was found and units remained in service for an hour. There were no injuries. At 2257 Christiana Fire Company was alerted to a MVC with a person trapped involving a County Police car. The crash was at Bear Christiana Rd at Christiana Meadows. Engine 126 and Engine 36 arrived to find one person trapped in the car. The side wall was removed and the person was transported to Christiana trauma center via B12 and Medic 2C.