While Avoca Hose co. Members were spending a quiet evening selling Christmas trees, a neighbor ran into the station frantically reporting her apartment was on fire in the buidling across the street. Chief 112 would immediately request a full structure assignment from Luzerne County 911, while one of the Avoca firefighters grabbed a dry chem and worked on controlling the blaze.

Engine 112 would arrive shortly thereafter, with crews containing the fire and begin checking for extension. With assistance from Rescue 112 and Duryea Ladder, crews would force entry into several adjoining apartments to confine extension and begin ventilation.

Crews operated for more than an hour. One firefighter would suffer an ankle injury during the operation. No other injuries were reported.
 

Pictures courtesy of Avoca fire