October 30, 2026 – At 21:44 hours, the Schuylkill Haven Fire Department (SHFD), along with Pottsville 68 RIT, was dispatched to 224 West Columbia Street in Schuylkill Haven for a reported house fire.

Chief 63 (Sweigert) arrived on scene, directly across from the Liberty Fire Company, and confirmed a working fire. As crews initiated fire attack, Chief 63 requested a full second alarm, bringing additional resources from Orwigsburg, Landingville, Pine Grove 58-1, and Cressona.

Crews advanced a 1¾-inch hoseline through the B-side rear of the building, encountering heavy fire on Divisions 1 and 2. Firefighters initiated suppression efforts and made an aggressive push through Division 1. Additional crews checked the exposure building and made entry from Side A of the fire building.

SHFD crews were able to quickly knock down the fire before transitioning to ventilation, overhaul, and scene cleanup.

Fire department personnel and apparatus remained on scene for approximately 3 hours. Chief 63 (Sweigert) had command, and Chief 63-4 (Detweiler) was Operations.

Thanks to MLK for the photos!