Accidental Fire Damages House

On December 6, 1970 at 2:26 p.m. firemen responded to a house fire at Shippensburg R. D. 5 midway between Valley Quarries and Oakville (Rt. 533). An accidental fire caused extensive damage to an occupied 2-½-story frame house. The fire started in the basement and damaged two rooms on the first floor before extending to the attic. Firefighters were on the scene over two hours. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose Company Stations 1 & 2 and the West End Fire and Rescue Companies answered the alarm.