Firefighters Battle 6-Alarmer at Trucking Loading Facility in Etters, Pennsylvania

Feb. 3, 2004
Newberry Township Fire Department in Etters, Pennsylvania, along with Goldsboro, Lewisberry, and Fairview Township fire departments, responded to this fire at 12:15 AM on Wednesday, January 28, 2004.

Newberry Township Fire Department in Etters, Pennsylvania, along with Goldsboro, Lewisberry, and Fairview Township fire departments, responded to this fire at 12:15 AM on Wednesday, January 28, 2004.

When they arrived, they found a fully involved trucking company loading facility. The fire went to 6+ alarms, and held 70+ firefighters from 17 companies and EMS personnel on scene for just shy of 14 hours.

The building was a total loss, and the company lost 20 trailers that were backed into the docks.

An employee was treated for smoke inhalation, but was released. No firefighter injuries.

Newberry Chief Fred Sanders released all equipment at 3:35pm.

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