Long Fight at Allentown 3-Alarmer

On Jnuary 22, 2023, Allentown firefighters were dispatched at 0417, fora structure fire at 23rd and Walnut streets. Upon arrival, Ltoeutenant Arneron Engine 10 reported heavy smoke showing from Youell’s OysterHouse. As the crew of Engine 10 forced the door, Battalion Chief James Wehrarrived and took command. Engine 10 reported a working fire once entry was made. Crews encountered heavy fire conditions inside and the request was made foran additional engine company. Engine 11 was dispatched as the RITand Engine 6 was the additional engine. BC Wehrwas using all hands and shortly afterthe working fire was reported Wehr requested the second alarm. The fire would grow to three alarms and firefighters would battle the fire foroverthree hours before gaining control. The cause was underinvestigation.