FNN Article © Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Images 1 & 2 Sent to FNN. Image 3 © by Citizens Hose Company.
LOCK HAVEN, PA – Fire and EMS crews from several stations responded to a reported structure fire around 7:40 PM at the UPMC Lock Haven Outpatient Emergency Department located at 24 Cree Drive.
Early reports indicated that black smoke was coming from the roof of the building as fire personnel started arriving on scene. A second alarm was quickly issued. Fire crews units from Beech Creek-Blanchard Volunteer Fire Company, Castanea Fire Company Station 3, Citizens Hose Company of Jersey Shore, Dunnstown Fire Company, Goodwill Hose Company, Station 7, Goodwill Hose Company Ambulance Association, Independent Hose Company No. 1, Jersey Shore Area EMS, Lock Haven Emergency Medical Services, Nittany Valley Volunteer Company, Inc., and Renovo Fire Department.
Citizens Hose Company No. 5 fire personnel arrived on scene and reported that heavy smoke was showing from an upper-floor vent. An engine crew was deployed to the fourth floor, where they located the fire in an electrical room. A squad crew would complete the search of the fourth floor while the engine crew conducted the fire attack using an extinguisher.
A second alarm was issued by command, as well as three additional ambulances, to assist with the evacuation of the hospital. The fire was contained to the room of the fire origin by firefighters. Overhaul operations followed and searches of additional floors were done. Firefighters were on scene for just over two hours before they were cleared to return back to their stations.
According to UPMC North Central PA, four patients were evacuated, as firefighters searched for the fire which was reported on the roof of the hospital. Oddly enough UPMC North Central PA claimed fire crews worked to extinguish a HVAC fire. Other ambulances remained on scene to assist anyone coming to the facility for help, stated UPMC North Central PA in a post.
Images 4 fire extinguished & 5 on the roof by Citizens Hose Company © May 26, 2026.
Social media was used to alert the public that the emergency department was closed and that if anyone had an emergency to go Jersey Shore Hospital, Mount Nittany, or UPMC Williamsport Hospital.
The Outpatient Emergency Department will remain closed until further notice. Also anyone experiencing a medical emergency should continue to call 911. EMS units will remain at the UPMC Lock Haven Emergency Room entrance to help anyone arriving by private vehicle that needs emergency assistance.
There were no reported injuries during the incident.
