Hustontown House Burns

On January 18, 2003 at 4:30 a.m. firefighters responded to a house fire at Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown. A fire that started in a faulty chimney in the basement completely destroyed an occupied 1-½ story dwelling displacing a family of three. Firefighters from nine companies had the blaze under control in one hour. A damage estimate was not available. The Hustontown, McConnelsburg, Three Springs, Orbisonia, Robertsdale, Wood and Broad Top, Metal Twp., Fannett-Metal Twp. and Cumberland Valley Hose Company air wagon operated at the scene.