On March 31, 1970 at 6:25 a.m. firefighters were dispatched to a barn fire at Shippensburg Star Route 2. Faulty electrical wiring sparked a blaze that caused heavy damage to a large frame barn. Lost in the fire were 25 tons of hay, seven tons of straw, some feed, grain and a grain drill. Firemen from four companies were able to save the milk house and remained on the scene almost five hours. Firemen pumped water from a nearby stream using an engine and portable pumps to fight the blaze. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose and West End Fire and Rescue companies answered the alarm along with assistance from Newburg-Hopewell and Newville.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Barn Burns, Milk House Saved
On March 31, 1970 at 6:25 a.m. firefighters were dispatched to a barn fire at Shippensburg Star Route 2. Faulty electrical wiring sparked a blaze that caused heavy damage to a large frame barn. Lost in the fire were 25 tons of hay, seven tons of straw, some feed, grain and a grain drill. Firemen from four companies were able to save the milk house and remained on the scene almost five hours. Firemen pumped water from a nearby stream using an engine and portable pumps to fight the blaze. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose and West End Fire and Rescue companies answered the alarm along with assistance from Newburg-Hopewell and Newville.
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OK I just have to comment. Today this would be at least a 2 alarm fire with 10 engines, 3 trucks, 2 rescues, and 8 tankers. And don't forget the ambulances and rehab. And what are those guys doing on the roof. Where is the Safety Office. Sorry Brad, it is just one of those days.
I`m not sure, but this may have been the Hale farm in Middle Springs.
I remember my brothers being on the call and them spending hours unloading hay from the barn. Once again a time when they used to save the barns by some back breaking work. Then again this is when you got 25-30 guys on a call from each station.
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