Wood Stove Sparks House Fire

On February 27, 1982 at 10:12 a.m. firefighters were alerted for a house fire at 4437 Philadelphia Avenue, Greene Township. A faulty installed wood stove sparked a blaze that caused extensive fire damage to the first floor of an occupied 2-½-story frame dwelling. The second floor of the home suffered heavy smoke damage. Firefighters from four companies had the fire under control in 30 minutes. Damages were estimated at $40,000. The Franklin's, Pleasant Hall, Fayetteville and West End Fire and Rescue companies operated at the scene.

Two Stables Destroyed On Railroad Street

On February 26, 1877 at 10:30 p.m. the cry of fire was heard through out the town. It was soon learned that stables were ablaze on Railroad Street. An arson fire destroyed two frame stables and their contents. Firemen were soon on the scene and had the fire out in an hour. Damages were estimated at $1,300.00. The Vigilant Fire and Cumberland Valley Fire companies answered the alarm.

House Destroyed In West Pennsboro Township

On February 25, 1994 at 10:29 a.m. Cumberland County 911 dispatched firefighter to a house fire at 107 Kerrsville Road, West Pennsboro Township. A fire that started in a bathroom wastebasket destroyed an occupied 1-½ story dwelling. Firefighters from 10 companies battled the two-alarm fire that was through the roof on their arrival and had it under control in 30 minutes. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose, Cumberland Valley Hose, West End Fire and Rescue, Newville, West Pennsboro Twp., South Newton Twp., Penn Twp., Upper Frankford Twp., Union and Empire fire companies operated at the scene.

Earlier in the day at 9:08 a.m. companies 47, 49, 52 and 53 answered a chimney fire on the Koser Road. At 6:44 p.m. companies 52 and 51 responded to an emergency service call at 11542 Skyline Drive. At 7:57 p.m. the Carlisle fire department and the Viggies answered a search detail at the Carlisle Hospital and at 8:24 p.m. companies ended a busy day when units from 52, 53, 54, 51 and 49 responded to a chimney fire at 666 Walnut Bottom Road.

Six Dogs Perish In Fire

On February 24, 1983 at 6:20 a.m. firefighters were sent to 313 Means Hollow Road, Southampton Franklin for a barn fire. A heat lamp used to keep puppies warm sparked a blaze that destroyed a small two-story frame barn and its contents killing six dogs. Approximately 40 to 45 firefighters from three fire companies battled the blaze. A damage estimate was not available. The West End Fire and Rescue, Vigilant Hose and Fayetteville fire companies answered the alarm.

Shed And Contents Destroyed By Fire

On February 23, 1976 at 9:31 a.m. KGD-556 sent firefighters to Shippensburg R. D. 2 for a shed fire. A fire of undetermined origin destroyed tools and contents of a 1-½ story shed. Firefighters were on the scene 45 minutes. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose Company Stations 1 & 2 extinguished the fire under the direction of Gerald Holtry, fire chief. Later in the day the Vigilant's and C.V.'s answered a car fire in the KFC parking lot on East King Street and the Cumberland Valley community ambulance answered one call.

Barn Saved In North Newton Twp.

On February 22, 2008 at 4:10 a.m. Cumberland County 911 alerted units to a barn fire at 107 Long Road, North Newton Township. Newville firefighters arrived with smoke from the eaves and the home owner advising he had the fire knocked down with a garden hose. The box was quickly down graded to company 47. The fire was caused by a heat lamp used to keep baby goats warm. Damages were estimated at $2500 to $3,000 and two goats perished in the blaze. Units remained on the scene until 5:15 a.m. The Newville, Vigilant Hose, Cumberland Valley Hose, Newburg-Hopewell, Upper Frankford, Penn Twp. and South Newton Twp. fire companies answered the alarm.

Dwelling Fire In Shade Gap

On February 20, 2000 at 2:54 a.m. firefighters were dispatched to a house fire on Main Street, Shade Gap. A fire of undetermined origin damaged an occupied dwelling. The Cumberland Valley Hose companies operated at the scene. No other information including the companies responding was available.

Queen Street Bedroom Burns

On February 19, 1973 at 9:25 a.m. firefighters responded to 105 S. Queen Street for a house fire. A faulty electric cord caused a fire that was confined to a second floor rear bedroom. The occupied 2-½-story frame dwelling suffered heavy smoke damage. Firefighters from the Vigilant Hose, Cumberland Valley Hose and West End Fire and Rescue companies were on the scene just over an hour. A damage estimate was not available.

Barn And Out Buildings Destroyed By Fire

On February 18, 1939 at 12:00 a.m. firemen responded to a barn fire 2 ½ miles east of Shippensburg. A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a large barn containing more than 10 ton of hay, wagon shed, garage, chicken house and implement shed. The fire started in the barn and spread quickly with the help of a stiff breeze and the lack of water for firefighting efforts. The fire could be seen from as far away as 15 miles and attracted many onlookers. Damages were estimated at $6,000 to $7,000. The Vigilant Hose Company answered the alarm.

Garage Burns In Greene Township

On February 17, 2002 at 9:25 p.m. firefighters were alerted to a garage fire at 7993 Nyesville Road, Greene Township. A faulty installed wood stove sparked a fire that caused extensive damage to a two-car garage. Firefighters from eight companies had the blaze under control in 25 minutes and remained on the scene over two hours. A damage estimate was not available. The Pleasant Hall, Newburg Hopewell, Letterkenny, Vigilant Hose, West End Fire and Rescue companies operated at the scene along with three unnamed companies.

Dinning Room Damaged By Fire

On February 16, 1946 at 10:00 p.m. firemen were sent to Walnut Bottom for a house fire. A fire of undetermined origin destroyed the contents of a dinning room in an occupied 2-½-story frame house occupied by the Joseph McBeth family. All the dinning room furniture, a piano and several mirrors were destroyed in addition to considerable damage to the walls, floor and ceiling of the room. No one was home when the blaze started. Damages were estimated at $2,000. The Vigilant Hose Company extinguished the blaze.

Building Burns On West King Street

On February 15, 1921 at 2:30 p.m. firemen were alerted to a fire at the Robert Lowery Egg and Poultry dealer on West King Street. A defective electric light cord sparked a blaze that caused extensive damage to the second floor of the building. Damages were estimated at $300. The Vigilant Hose and Cumberland Valley Hose companies battled the blaze.

Portside Pub Burns In Chambersburg

On February 14, 1985 at 6:00 a.m. firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at the Portside Pub, 300 Commerce Street Chambersburg. A fire of undetermined origin destroyed the 140 by 40 foot building. Firefighters encountered heavy fire in the basement upon arrival. The fire was almost contained when the HVAC system kicked on spreading fire through out the building. Damages were estimated at $500,000. The Chambersburg, Franklin's, New Franklin, Fayetteville, West End Fire and Rescue and Cumberland Valley Hose companies with approximately 50 men operated at the scene.

Factory Burns In Shippensburg

On February 13, 1906 at 8:00 a.m. the fire bells tolled an alarm of fire for the Odorless Egg Case Filler Company Factory, located along the Cumberland Valley Railroad south of the station, Shippensburg. The initial alarm was given by a C.V. yard engine that blew its whistle a number of times. A fire believed to have started by a spark from a machine destroyed the large building and its contents. By the time the hose companies reached the scene the fire had already burnt through the roof. Firemen soon had four streams on the fire but were unable to save the building. Rail cars in the Reading yard were quickly moved and surrounding buildings were kept wet to prevent the spread of fire. Damages were estimated at $10,000. The Vigilant Hose and Cumberland Valley Hose companies battled the blaze.

Three Bedrooms Set Ablaze

On February 12, 1887 at 2:30 p.m. fire companies raced to the 100 block East Orange Street for a fire. Firemen arrived to find the house locked up, upon entering they found fire was set to the beds in three bedrooms on the second floor of the occupied dwelling. On bedroom was destroyed. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose and Cumberland Valley fire companies answered the alarm both taking plugs and playing a total of three streams of water on the fire.

Late Night Fire Guts Burns Valley Home

On February 11, 1981 at 11:59 p.m. firefighters were sent to Burns Valley, one half mile north of Doylesburg for a house fire. A fire of undetermined origin destroyed an occupied 2-½-story frame house. Flames were visible from the second floor when the first firefighters arrived. Firefighters from five companies had the blaze under control two hours and remained on the scene until 5:00 a.m. A damage estimate was not available. The Fannett-Metal, Pleasant Hall, Shade Gap, East Waterford and Cumberland Valley Hose companies operated at the scene.

Arson Fire Destroys Garage

On February 10, 1999 at a time unknown firefighters responded to 8160 Molly Pitcher Highway, Southampton Franklin for a garage fire. An arson fire destroyed a 1-½ story frame garage and its contents. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose, Cumberland Valley Hose and West End Fire and Rescue companies answered the alarm. At 10:48 p.m. the Vigilant Hose and Cumberland Valley Hose companies answered an AFA at 503 N. Earl Street.

Two Pets Perish In Basement Fire

On February 9, 1980 at 10:47 p.m. firefighters were sent to two miles east of Fayetteville for a dwelling fire. An electrical malfunction was to blame for a fire that caused considerable damage to a basement in an occupied dwelling. Firefighters from four companies had the blaze under control in five minutes and remained on the scene over two hours. Two family pets perished in the blaze. Damages were estimated at $11,000. The Fayetteville, Mont Alto, New Franklin and West End Fire and Rescue companies operated at the scene.

Thawing Pipes Causes Fire

On February 8, 1934 at 9:00 a.m. firemen were sent to Richard Avenue, near Queen Street for a house fire. A kerosene soaked corncob being used to thaw a frozen pipe on the first floor started a fire that damaged two rooms. The burning corncob was laid beside a pipe in the kitchen wall catching the wall on fire and extending to the room above. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose and Cumberland Valley Hose companies extinguished the blaze. Firemen thinking it was just a chimney fire sent a chemical engine only and had to return to quarters to turn in the general alarm bringing engines from both companies. Borough fire chief Burkholder later explained that citizens need to state if it is a chimney fire or a more serious fire. In the case of a chimney fire the chemical engine only is sent a more serious fire brings a general alarm and fire engines from both companies.

Faulty Chimney Leads To House Fire

On February 7, 1955 at 1:00 p.m. firemen answered a house fire at Shippensburg R. R. 2, Means Hollow. A faulty chimney sparked a blaze that badly damaged two rooms in an occupied house. No furniture was lost in the blaze because it was all carried from the home prior to the Vigilant's arrival. Firemen had the blaze out by 2:30 p.m.. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose Company extinguished the fire. The Cumberland Valley community ambulance also made one trip during the day.

Late Night Fire Burns Produce House

On February 6, 1904 at 11:30 p.m. firemen were awaken to the sound of house bells. It was soon learned that a fire was in progress at M. L. Wolf produce house, near the Western Maryland depot. A fire of undetermined origin gutted a 20 by 40 foot 1 ½ story frame building. The firemen from both companies took plugs at opposite sides of the building the Vigilant's on Fayette Street and the C.V.'s on King Street, and soon had control of the blaze. Damages were estimated at $500. The Vigilant Hose and Cumberland Valley Hose companies battled the blaze.

Nyesville Road Home Burns

On February 5, 1993 at 5:25 p.m. firefighters were alerted to a dwelling fire at 7839 Nyesville Road, Greene Township. Unattended cooking sparked a blaze that gutted a kitchen and extended to the dinning room of an occupied 2-½-story frame dwelling. Approximately 60 firefighters from seven companies had the blaze under control in 10 minutes and remained on the scene 2 ½ hours. Damages were estimated at $25,000. The Pleasant Hall, Letterkenny, Franklin, Fayetteville, Vigilant Hose, Cumberland Valley Hose and West End Fire and Rescue companies operated at the scene.

Newville Duplex Destroyed

On February 4, 1968 at 6:00 a.m. firemen were sent to 59 West Main Street, Newville for a house fire. An overheated kerosene space heater sparked a blaze that did extensive damage to an occupied double home. A third home was damaged by water. Firefighters from four companies battled the fire for over three hours. A damage estimate was not available. The Newville, Penn Township, Cumberland of Carlisle and the West End Fire and Rescue Company (with 17 men) operated at the scene.

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Family Of Five Die In Fire

On February 3, 1962 at 6:00 a.m. firemen were sent to Newburg R. D. 1, Three Square Hollow for a house fire. An overheated kitchen stove caused a fire that destroyed a 1-½ story frame house. A family of five living in the home all perished in the blaze. It appeared all were still in bed with the exception of the father, he was found lying across the girls’ bed. It was thought that he was attempting to wake the sleeping girls after discovering the fire. The bodies were found after the fire was extinguished. The house that burned was a temporary home, the family’s house burned down last October 26th (1961) at the same site. The family was also burned out a few years prior while living in Bloserville. A damage estimate was not available. The Newburg-Hopewell and Vigilant Hose companies battled the blaze.

Fire At Bittner's Grocery Store

On February 2, 1922 at 3:30 a.m. firemen were awaken from there slumbers by a report of a building fire at J. W. Bittner’s Grocery Store on S. Earl Street. A fire of undetermined origin gutted the storeroom and damaged a side office. All the stock was ruined by heat, smoke and water. Both fire companies were soon on the scene and had the blaze under control in 15 minutes. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose and Cumberland Valley Hose companies answered the alarm.