Working Dwelling Fire in Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania

Nov. 20, 2006
The cause of the fire has not been determined but it has been deemed not suspicious.

On November 9, 2006 Engine Companies 33, 61, 80 and Truck Companies 62 and 61 were dispatched to a report of a commercial auto shop fire. But, police found it was next to the auto shop in a two-story story dwelling. There was no report of any victims traped.

Truck 62 and Engine 33 arrived on location going in service with a cordinated fire attack. There was fire on two floors and in the basement as well. A quick knock of the fire was made. Command requested an additional two engines for man power, Engine 44 and Engine 83.

Preliminary investigation shows the fire started in a refrigerator on the first floor, and burned through the other two floors.

All units cleared in about two hours. The canteen service was brought to the scene, Station 41.

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