The fire hydrant system in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood of Plum, where a house explosion killed six people in August, is not adequate for fighting a single fully engulfed house fire, according to a borough fire chief who was on the scene that day. “Due to the fire load, the
Local fire departments want to spark some enthusiasm in volunteering to combat lagging membership. Brandon McCrea, deputy chief at Highland Volunteer Fire Department, one of the three fire departments that serve McCandless, said compared to when he became a volunteer there 16 years ago, he has noticed a big difference
Lillian DeDomenic | For The Tribune-Review
Santa Claus will be riding around Plum on fire trucks this weekend. He will be in Holiday Park and Unity neighborhoods on Saturday, and in Renton and Logan’s Ferry communities on Sunday.
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It appears Santa Claus will make an early trip to Plum this month even after its holiday celebration was canceled.
Borough officials canceled Christmas at Plum Creek this month due to the pandemic, increased covid restrictions on gatherings and vendors withdrawing as a result.