Crime & Safety

Smoking Generator at Plainfield Elementary Draws Fire Crews

Smoke from the roof of Plainfield Elementary School followed a 'loud pop' at about 9:45 a.m., according to Northampton County scanner reports; a generator, which has been shut down, is to blame.

A smoking generator has brought four departments to Plainfield Elementary School at 539 School Road.

School officials heard a "loud pop" at about 9:45 a.m., according to Northampton County scanner reports. Smoke was then seen coming from the middle of the roof.

The generator was shut down at 10:13 p.m., according to scanner chatter.

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No injuries have been reported.

The is being assisted by departments from Wind Gap, and Pen Argyl. Forks Township's ladder truck was initially called, but was then canceled.

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