Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Township House Destroyed


On December 2, 1988 at 8:24 a.m. firefighters responded to a house fire on the Walnut Bottom Road (just past Leesburg), Southampton Township. A fire that originated in a faulty pipe to a wood stove destroyed an occupied 2-½-story brick and frame house. Approximately 40 firefighters from six fire companies had the blaze under control in 20 minutes and remained on the scene until 11:00 a.m. One firefighter was injured. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose, Cumberland Valley Hose, West End Fire and Rescue, South Newton Twp., Penn Twp. and Pleasant Hall fire companies battled the blaze.

7 comments:

Haney said...

That's Brett Black and Tom "Smoke" Murray in the bottom picture

Brad Myers said...

Yes it is Haney, I figured I would let some one else say it or ask how they were.

I remember this call well, Scott Pisle, Tom Florh and myself had the first line in the front door after arriving on one of the CF Macks. I sure do miss those rigs.

TM said...

Brad, I "think" this may have been the first fire I worked as a chief with 52. Drove the tanker to the fire and gave it to someone from 49 to drive. Van was filling tankers in Leesburg? Memory a little foggy because, you know, I'm old and retired. TM

Brad Myers said...

You were in charge of the incident Chief I can remeber that. I can also remeber a few funny stories about this incident that I will not mention on here.

You are retired and since you are no a whole lot older that me instead of saying "old" lets go with more mature.

Are you still intrested in going up to Shipp. and popping with us? I will let you know the next time I am going up if so.

Anonymous said...

Brad, if you and Tommy come to Ship for a day, STOP IN.

I really should have to sign any name after that post. Brad, you know who it is!

WMIT

TM said...

Brad, I am still interested in going to Ship for the day. Give me a call when you go. One funny thing I remember about the fire was a member from a mutual aid company on the front porch with an Indian Tank. I thought "Oh God. I can see the picture in the paper now." TM

Brad Myers said...

The indians tanks were one of the things I remember, Randy and I talk about that one from time to time. I just wanted to protect the guilty on here.

I will give you a call, Bill wants to come back from Cburg also. We made need meals on wheels for some of you, LOL.