Sunday, February 1, 2009

Chambersburg House Burns

On February 1, 1990 at 8:00 p.m. a Company 1 box was alerted for 69-71 S. Franklin Street, Chambersburg for a house fire. A fire of undetermined origin caused extensive damage to the second, third floor and attic of an occupied 3-½-story frame row. Firefighters from seven companies had the blaze under control in 45 minutes and were on the scene almost four hours. Six firefighters suffered minor injuries. Damages were estimated at $50,000. The West End Fire and Rescue Company assisted at the scene along with units from Chambersburg, Letterkenny, Franklins, Fayetteville, New Franklin and Marion.

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