Pa. Fish And Boat Building Burns

On January 8, 1997 at 8:23 p.m. firefighter responded to the Pa Fish and Boat Commission building, 195 Lebo Road, Penn Township for a building fire. A fire of undetermined origin caused heavy damage to a four bay 40 X 48 foot concrete block garage. Approximately 50 firefighters from eight fire companies had the blaze under control in 20 minutes and remained on the scene almost three hours. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose and Cumberland Valley Hose Companies assisted at the scene along with units from Penn Twp., South Newton, Mt. Holly, Newville, West Pennsboro and Upper Frankford Twps.