On Monday at 4:37 PM, our department and first-alarm mutual aid companies were alerted for a house fire on Kenalcon Drive in the borough. The caller reported a stove fire with an evacuation in progress.
Ladder, Chief, Engine, Utility 65-2, and MICU 65-1 responded to the incident. Chief 68 arrived on location to report fire showing from the front window on the end unit of a multi-unit single story building. Ladder 65 was the first arriving apparatus on scene, taking the role of first-in engine. The fire was able to be controlled with one hose line. Mutual aid crews were sent to the roof to conduct vertical ventilation. Within three minutes of firefighters arriving, command reported the bulk of the fire was knocked down. The fire was placed "under control" within another 15 minutes.
Two adult residents escaped safely and were evaluated on-scene by EMS. The residents were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. The fire is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal’s Office, but believed to be accidental in nature. Crews cleared the scene in two hours.
Berwyn Fire Company, Chester County Department of Emergency Services, East Whiteland Township Fire Department, Kimberton Fire Company, Liberty Fire Co of Spring City, TowerDirect, UPT Fire & Emergency Services, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Co.
