On April 17, 1997 at 7:07 p.m. firefighters responded to Penn Hall, 1425 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg for a building fire. A cutting torch sparked a blaze that damaged the basement in an unoccupied building undergoing renovations. Firefighters from 11 companies had the fire under control in 45 minutes and remained on the scene until midnight. Two firefighters were treated and released from Chambersburg Hospital with minor injuries. A damage estimate was not available. The West End Fire and Rescue and Cumberland Valley Hose companies assisted at the scene along with units from Chambersburg, Franklin, New Franklin, Pleasant Hall, Marion, Waynesboro, Greencastle and Fayetteville.
During the day Shippensburg firefighters also responded to an auto accident on Rt. 696 near Middle Spring and a house fire at 3434 Orrstown Road.
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