On April 26, 1983 at 2:56 a.m. firefighters were dispatched to a building fire at the Cumberland Woodcraft Company, 2500 Walnut Bottom Road, Dickinson Township. A fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed the large frame building and its contents. The building contained more than 25,000 board feet of lumber and machines. Between 75 and 100 firefighters from 12 companies battled the multiple alarm blaze for almost three hours before bringing it under control. Firefighters encountered fire from the roof upon their arrival and were hampered by 20 miles-per-hour winds and a water supply that was over one mile away. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Damages were estimated at 1.5 million dollars. The Vigilant Hose Company assisted at the scene along with units from Penn Twp, Mt. Holly, Newville, Upper Frankford, West Pennsboro, South Newton, South Middleton, North Middleton and the Friendship, Goodwill and Union’s of Carlisle.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Cumberland Woodcraft Building Destroyed In Overnight Fire
On April 26, 1983 at 2:56 a.m. firefighters were dispatched to a building fire at the Cumberland Woodcraft Company, 2500 Walnut Bottom Road, Dickinson Township. A fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed the large frame building and its contents. The building contained more than 25,000 board feet of lumber and machines. Between 75 and 100 firefighters from 12 companies battled the multiple alarm blaze for almost three hours before bringing it under control. Firefighters encountered fire from the roof upon their arrival and were hampered by 20 miles-per-hour winds and a water supply that was over one mile away. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Damages were estimated at 1.5 million dollars. The Vigilant Hose Company assisted at the scene along with units from Penn Twp, Mt. Holly, Newville, Upper Frankford, West Pennsboro, South Newton, South Middleton, North Middleton and the Friendship, Goodwill and Union’s of Carlisle.
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