At 15:44 hrs.
Stations 43 and 39 were
dispatched for the possible
vehicle fire northbound at mile
marker 17.3 of I-476. Pennsylvania State Police
arrived and reported a
minivan fully involved.
Deputy Chief 43 (Maxwell)
arrived shortly after and
confirmed with the engine
compartment well off. Squad
39-1 arrived first and went
into service to knock the bulk
of the fire. Squirt 43
arrived after making their
way through rush hour
traffic to complete the
extinguishment and overhaul
of the vehicle. Rescue 43
staged at the on ramp of I-476. Units were on scene for
about 30 minutes before
being recalled and returning
to service.