Tuesday, January 24, 2012 0636
The Millersburg Fire Company #1 was dispatched for a
structure fire on First Street in the township this morning at 0636. Upon responding, Chief 20 (Snyder) was
advised that the called stated they could smell an electrical odor in the
basement. Engine 20 arrived and
investigated using Thermal Imaging Equipment and eventually narrowed the search
to the breaker box. Truck 20 was staged
at the BG’s Market parking lot. When the
cover was removed from the breaker panel it was evident that there was an issue
with the neutral bar, it was discolored and burned. Power was shut off at the main and the
homeowner was advised to contact an electrician to have the situation
corrected. All units went available at
0723.
Command : Chief 20 (Snyder)
Units : Engine 20, Truck 20, FP 20, Ambulance 201