At 4:32 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched for a full assist with West Mead #2 and Meadville Central to a reported basement fire on Laurel Drive in West Mead Township.

On scene in the Northgate Apartments, 29-C2 reported a working structure fire and called for a second alarm. Department 28 units arriving on scene deployed a 2 1/2″ handline and a blitzfire to the Charlie side of the structure, getting a good knockdown on the fire. 28-13 and 28-11 provided manpower and assisted with water supply. With the fire under control, crews helped with fire suppression, secondary search, overhaul, and cleanup.

All 28 units returned to service by 8:49 AM.

Other departments included East Mead, Vernon Central, Vernon Township, Blooming Valley, Edinboro, and Meadville Ambulance.