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Fire company reports ongoing Cherryville Road fire; new apparatus ahead of schedule
Summary
The volunteer fire company reported a persistent underground fire on Cherryville Road requiring continued resources and mutual aid; the department said the new firetruck is being completed months earlier than expected, prompting discussion about financing, storage, and lien/lease options.
The Lehigh Township volunteer fire company told supervisors April 8 that an underground fire on Cherryville Road remains active and that the department’s new firetruck is progressing faster than planned, raising questions about payment and storage if delivery occurs early.
Rick Hildebrand, speaking for the fire company, said the Cherryville Road fire has required significant manpower—146 calls in the first quarter, including 88…
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