Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief Jay Delaney happy for what the vote means for departments across the state. Author: Chelsea Strub Updated: 4:49 PM EDT May 19, 2021
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. Whether it s from up high, down low, in the heat, or the snow, for firefighters in the city of Wilkes-Barre, battling flames is never easy.
But Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief Jay Delaney says some of that stress is now lifted thanks to people who showed up to vote during Tuesday s primary election and voted yes on a statewide referendum concerning municipal fire departments. It s going to allow fire chiefs to have a tool in their toolbox, said Chief Delaney. Money is tight everywhere. Money is tight.
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Rain likely. Low 36F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch. Updated: March 31, 2021 @ 6:15 am
WILKES-BARRE — Four adults and five children are homeless after a Saturday afternoon fire spread through city three homes in two residential structures on Waller Street.