Man Rescued, Two Dogs Die In House Fire

On August 6, 1998 at 9:07 p.m. a 911 call was received for a house fire at 506 S. Fayette Street. By 9:09 the first firefighters arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a 1-½ story brick occupied house. Quick entry was made into the dwelling and an occupant was found lying on the kitchen floor and removed from the building by 9:11 p.m. The living room had been consumed by flames and almost burnt itself out due to the lack of oxygen. A faulty air conditioner wire sparked the blaze that caused an estimated $40,000. The mail occupant was transferred to Lehigh Valley Hospital in critical condition, his two dogs perished in the fire. Approximately 35 to 40 firefighters from four companies operated at the scene. The Vigilant Hose, Cumberland Valley Hose and West End Fire and Rescue companies answered the alarm.

Today's photograph is the West End Fire and Rescue Company No. 3, Shippensburg, Pa. circa 1973.