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Commercial Fire at Walmart

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On January 17th, Company 5 was alerted for a commercial building fire at the Walmart Distribution Center in Bradford Township. Engine 5 and Rescue 5 responded and arrived on scene to assist BJW Fire Department with ventilation and overhaul operations. First arriving units found a robotic machine had caught fire. Crews operated on scene for approximately one hour.

Shortly after returning to the station, crews were recalled for another fire at the same location. While responding, Company 5 was diverted to a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Lawrence Township.
Units operated on both scene for approximately 2 hours and no injuries were reported.