Dry Conditions Lead To Shed Fire

The photographs with today’s post are a preview of the incident coming tomorrow.

On February 16, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. Franklin County 911 alerted firefighters to a house fire at 3042 Black Gap Road, Greene Township. A controlled burn spread to a one-story block and frame shed destroying the building and its contents; that included a tractor and two trailers. Approximately 20 firefighters from eight companies battled the fire for over two hours. Damages were estimated at $45,000. The West End Fire and Rescue and the Vigilant Hose Company assisted at the scene along with units from Fayetteville, Franklin, Marion, Letterkenny, Mont Alto and New Franklin fire companies.

Firefighters also responded to a reported smoke in the building at 229 E. Garfield Street and a field fire at 86 Long Road, North Newton Township.