Metal Township Fire Leaves Family Homeless

On November 16, 2004 at 8:37 a.m. Franklin County 911 alerted Box 21-01 to 9782 Path Valley Road, Metal Township for a house fire. An accidental fire caused heavy damage to a large 2-1/2-story frame house. When firefighter arrived the blaze already had control of the second floor and attic. Firefighter from 15 companies battled the two-alarm blaze for over 30 minutes before getting control. A family of four was left homeless and damages were estimated at $60,000. The Vigilant Hose, West End Fire and Rescue and Cumberland Valley Hose companies assisted at the scene.