Blaze Claims Life of Pa. Woman

Crews were dispatched at 3:33 a.m. to the area of Hickory Lane and Haasadahl Road in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, Pa.Crews found a working fire.  Apparatus had a difficult time accessing the fire building due to an old stone bridge. Crews also had trouble with water supply as the location was in a rural area.  Firefighters remained on scene for over five hours until the blaze was brought completely under control.
Dec. 18, 2010
Crews work at a multiple alarm fatal fire in Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh County, PA.
 Crews work at a multiple alarm fatal fire in Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh County, PA.

Crews were dispatched at 3:33 a.m. to the area of Hickory Lane and Haasadahl Road in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, Pa.

Crews found a working fire.  Apparatus had a difficult time accessing the fire building due to an old stone bridge. 

Crews also had trouble with water supply as the location was in a rural area.  Firefighters remained on scene for over five hours until the blaze was brought completely under control.

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