On December 8, 1984 at 9:45 a.m. firefighters responded to a building fire at 2015 Orrstown Road, Forrester’s Sawmill. A cutting torch ignited gasoline sparking a fire that gutted the interior of a large one-story block building. Firefighters had the blaze under control in 20 minutes and remained on the scene about two hours. WEFR firefighter Randy O’Donnell suffered second-degree burns battling the blaze. Damages were estimated at $20,000. The Vigilant Hose, Cumberland Valley Hose, West End Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Hall and Newburg fire companies answered the alarm.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Sawmill Shop Destroyed By Fire
On December 8, 1984 at 9:45 a.m. firefighters responded to a building fire at 2015 Orrstown Road, Forrester’s Sawmill. A cutting torch ignited gasoline sparking a fire that gutted the interior of a large one-story block building. Firefighters had the blaze under control in 20 minutes and remained on the scene about two hours. WEFR firefighter Randy O’Donnell suffered second-degree burns battling the blaze. Damages were estimated at $20,000. The Vigilant Hose, Cumberland Valley Hose, West End Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Hall and Newburg fire companies answered the alarm.
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