Cracked Flue Causes Fire

On March 16, 1998 at 10:50 p.m. a Pleasant Hall box was dispatched for a house fire at 12090 Sandy Mountain Road, Letterkenny Township. A cracked flue caused a fire that did extensive damage to a 2-½-story frame occupied dwelling. Fire destroyed much of the side four wall and the attic before being brought under control by firefighters. One Shippensburg firefighters suffered an eye injury and was treated at the scene. A damage estimate was not available. The Vigilant Hose, Cumberland Valley Hose and West End Fire and Rescue companies assisted at the scene.