FIRE INVESTIGATION (LOC)
AQUETONG RD / LOW RD
Btwn 2201-2279 AQUETONG RD/1-11 LOW RD
E46
Dispatched 5:55 PM
ClearedETA
6m
DIST
2.7mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
Dispatch
COMPL SEES LARGE CLOUD OF SMOKE ITATHINKS A NEIGHBOR IS BURNING LEAVES ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-443193
Caller: VIRGINIA STEINBERGER (215-297-5656)
Temp
55°F
Wind
2 NNE
Conditions
Sunny
Humidity
41%
Prior Calls at This Address (1)
AUTO EXTRICATION (RBOX)3/31/2026
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Size-Up Reference
Wind: 2mph NNE
Sunset in ~17 min
1 prior call at this address
No hydrant data available
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateLarge smoke cloud reported
Companion thinks neighbor burning leaves
Rural residential area, wooded lot
Prior call: auto extrication 3/31/2026 (different incident type)
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Leaf/brush fire vs structure fire
Smoke volume suggests active burn
Confirm fire location and type on arrival
Rural access and water supply
Limited hydrant infrastructure likely
Tanker may be needed for suppression
Wooded exposures
Multiple structures in tree canopy
Check for fire spread into adjacent lots
Sunset in 17 minutes
Light fades fast for aerial reconnaissance
Portable lighting needed if overhaul required
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 2 mph NNE — minimal spread vector
Sunny, clear conditions favor visibility
Frost advisory in effect — ground conditions firm
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Leaf burn may appear dramatic but typically slow-spread
Wood smoke volume can exceed actual fire size
Confirm source before committing suppression lines
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke source and type
Active flame, smoldering pile, structure involved