Avoca Home Fire Escalates to Second Alarm Amid Entrapment, Explosions

January 17, 2026 | Avoca, PA

Firefighters tackled intense flames at a home on McAlpine Street where possible entrapment was reported, leading to a second alarm response. Crews arrived at 711 McAlpine St. on Jan. 17 at 10:31 a.m., deploying multiple hoses while facing detonations from live ammunition and an explosion about 5 feet from the back of the building. Early searches found no one trapped, and a secondary water source was set up as all teams managed the incident.

2nd alarm Request. Heavy fire showing Multiple Lines Stretched and Operating schs neg at this time. Live ammunition going Officer. Exposure 5 ft behind structure 2nd water supply being Established all crews Working.

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