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Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35

Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue
Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue Pennsylvania has been dealing with significant wildfire activity, with several blazes impacting different parts of the state as of Sunday, Nov. 10. Blue Mountain Fire, Northampton County: This major wildfire erupted near the Lehigh Gap and scorched approximately 600 acres. As of Nov. 7, officials reported that the fire was 100% contained, preventing further spread. Crews worked tirelessly to secure the area and protect surrounding communities. Governor Josh Shapiro wrote in a release on the fire:  "Thank you to all of our first responders who worked around the clock to battle the Blue Moun…
PA Historical Center Catches Fire Hours After 250 Year Anniversary Celebration PA Historical Center Catches Fire Hours After 250 Year Anniversary Celebration
PA Historical Center Catches Fire Hours After 250 Year Anniversary Celebration Hours after a central Pennsylvania community gathered to celebrate it's 250 anniversary, the historical society building, which housed all the archives, burned. Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society hosted the Dauphin Boro 250 anniversary celebration on Saturday, only to have many of the historical archives and much of the building destroyed in a massive fire early Sunday morning. Crews were called to a fire at the Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society's building at 5:15 a.m., according to fire chief for Dauphin-Middle Paxton Fire Company Robert Rusbatch. As the community of Dau…