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The Beach Lake
Fire Department was dispatched to a working barn fire
at the Bryant farm on Calkins Rd. Arriving units
found barn 100% involved in fire. The farmer was
attempting to remove his cattle, and was almost
completely successful. Only two cattle died, and
one person broke a wrist while helping to load
cattle. 8 fire companies and 3 ambulance
companies were on scene. A severe thunderstorm
passed through the area during operations, and two
firemen were struck by lightning. Both were
transported to Wayne Memorial Hospital by Damascus and
Honesdale ambulances, and escaped with only minor
injuries. The barn was destroyed, but the
exposures were saved, including the farmhouse. Over
200 responders were on scene for nearly 7 hours.
Over 500,000 gallons of water was used from 3 ponds
and equipment, and a milk talker was also used as a
water supplier. A rehab center was set up
because of the smoke and 90 degree heat.
Narrowsburg FD was initially on standby duty in Beach
Lake, but was then called to the scene to relieve
other firefighters. Lava FD stood by in Beach
Lake and Yulan stood by in Narrowsburg. |
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Photos supplied by Eric Orr, Beach Lake Fire Chief |
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