November 4, 1978 at 9:00 p.m., 705 Charles Street, Shippensburg. An electrical short in the garage ceiling caused a fire that heavily damaged an occupied 1-1/2-story brick house. The attic and garage were gutted with heavy heat, smoke and water damage to the first floor. Damages were estimated at $40,000. Firefighters had the blaze under control in 15 minutes and were on the scene over two hours. The fire occurred during the Vigilant Hose Company’s Eighth Annual Firemen’s and Ladies Night Banquet. The
Vigilant Hose,
Cumberland Valley Hose and
West End Fire and Rescue companies operated at the scene.
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