WGFC Assists Kennett at the Rite-Aid
Tower 25’s crew is on the roof as firefighters stand by.
Tower 25’s crew is on the roof as firefighters stand by.
 
Ladder 22 and Rescue 22 along with Engine 22-3 were at the Rite-Aid in Kennett Square for a possible building fire.
Ladder 22 and Rescue 22 along with Engine 22-3 were at the Rite-Aid in Kennett Square for a possible building fire.
 
 
December 23, 2022
 

Units from five area fire companies responded to burning smells inside the Rite-Aid store in Kennett Square Friday mid-day.

Originally Kennett Square (24) and Longwood (25) units were sent for a fire alarm at the store, but the call was upgraded to a full building fire response due to burning smells in the building. West Grove was requested to send a ladder, and then also a RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) unit. Units from Unionville and Avondale were also requested.

The WGFC responded with Rescue 22, Ladder 22, and Engine 22-3. Ladder 22 was positioned to raise its aerial ladder to the roof with firefighters checking problems with HVAC units that may have been the source of the burning smell. WGFC crews established RIT teams on both sides of the structure.

Fire departments picked up after about 45 minutes on scene.
 
Units: Rescue 22, Ladder 22, Engine 22-3
 
Mutual Aid: Longwood 25: Tower, Engine 25-2, MICU 25, Squad 25; Kennett Square 24: Tower 24; Po-Mar-Lin 36: Engine 36; and Avondale 23: Tanker 23 and Engine 23-2. Fire police from Kennett, Longwood and Avondale.