Vehicle Crash Detected by iPhone and Subsequent Vehicle Fire on Route 118

Summary: Emergency services were dispatched to the area of 36-36 Route 118 highway in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, following an iPhone crash detection alert. Initial attempts to contact the involved party were unsuccessful. Rescue and medic units responded, and shortly after, a working vehicle fire was reported at the scene. Multiple fire and EMS units, including Engine 3 and Medic 30, were involved in the response. The fire was confirmed as working, and additional resources were considered but ultimately deemed unnecessary. After extinguishing the fire and determining the incident was unfounded for injuries, all units were returned to service. The event concluded with the fire being marked as extinguished and all units clearing the scene.