LP Structure Fire Damages Residence
Shortly after midnight Broomall Firefighers and mutual aid were alerted to a house fire in the 500blk of S. Central Blvd in Marple Twp. Engine 53 arrived to find a 2 story SFD with fire showing on Division 1 with extension towards Division 2. Crews attempted to enter the structure to initiate a fire attack and were met with deteriorating condtitions and noted the floors were unstable and/or missing due to fire conditions.
Additional arriving crews from Brookline & Manoa were able to assist with handlines to the rear and ground ladders to the exterior while a defensive fire attack was established. While the bulk of the fire was knocked down within a short period of time, extensive overhaul and locating hotspots would take several hours.
Thankfully no one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries occurred. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Additional Mutual Aid
Springfield FC
Newtown Square FC
Bon Air FC
Garrettford-Drexel Hill FC (RIT)
Marple EMS
Crozer EMS
Marple Police
Special Thank You to Rocky Run FC and Paoli FC for covering Marple Twp. during the incident.