When flames break out, firefighters answer the call to help. But after a local firefighter’s own home was destroyed by fire, his fellow first responders are taking action to help him. The Coaldale resident was traveling to the fire station Sunday night when he received a call with horrifying news.
“I’m racing back here, and I called Brandon at the firehouse and told him my house is on fire, I ain’t coming to the meeting,” explained Andy Rivera, fire victim, and part of the West Hazleton Firefighter.