Newtown Hook & Ladder responded to an early morning car fire on the highway, which set off a brush fire. Firefighters quickly knocked down the flams and small brush fire with tank water. All occupants were out of the car before firefighters arrived and no injuries were reported. The fire was reported around 2:45am and firefighters cleated the scene around 3:30am.
A 5-vehicle crash was reported on I-84 in Newtown on Saturday night. Newtown Hook & Ladder responded to the westbound side of the highway shortly before 6pm. One driver needed extrication and firefighters were told en route that there were injures involved in the motor vehicle accident. Hawleyville Fire Company also responded.
There was a multi vehicle accident on I-84 Saturday afternoon between exits 8 and 9 westbound. Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company says once all hazards were mitigated and patients were treated, it was determined that HOG WILD BBQ’s truck and trailer both needed to be towed from the scene. Officials say firefighters stood by and assisted their crew salvage their pig so it could make its final destination.
