Breaking: Erie Firefighters Contain Blaze on West 15th, One Treated

January 19, 2026 | Erie, PA

Firefighters responded swiftly to a working fire at 4041 W 15th St on Jan. 19, stretching one hose line and achieving a quick knockdown of the flames. An additional engine company was called to the scene to secure a water supply. One individual suffering from smoke inhalation was transported to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation. No other injuries were reported from the incident.

Command Reports 1 Lines Stretched and Operating good knock on fire, next in Engine Company to grab a plug, 1 Victim w/ smoke inhalation for Evaluation.

The fire broke out around 11 a.m., based on dispatch reports from the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, a division of Belsito Communications Inc.

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