Assist Avondale at House Fire in New Garden Township
 
By Secretary Bill Wohl
April 6, 2025
 

West Grove units were called to assist the Avondale Fire Company 23 along Route 41 for a working house fire this morning.

A reported cooking-related fire led the rear of the home being on fire, with numerous calls to the County 911 Center. Units were dispatched to Gap Newport Pike below the Borough of Avondale, directly across from Avondale Station 23. Arriving police reported fire extension to the attic, which led to a "working fire dispatch," bring more units to the scene from a number of Chester and New Castle County fire companies.

Crews battled heavy fire in the attic, with West Grove Engines 22-1 and -2, Ladder 22, Tanker 22 and Ambulance 22-2 on scene. The fire was declared under control about 50 minutes after dispatch, with units on scene for approximately 90 minutes.

(Thanks to various parties for the photos).
 
Units: Engine 22-1, Ladder 22, Engine 22-2, Tanker 22, Ambulance 22-2
 
Mutual Aid: Avondale 23, Kennett Square 24, Longwood 25, Hockessin 19, Cranston Heights 14, Po-Mar-Lin 36, Cochranville 27, Medic 94, Fire Marshals
 
Fire vents from the attic in this house fire that extended up from a cooking fire at the rear of the home.
Fire vents from the attic in this house fire that extended up from a cooking fire at the rear of the home.
 
Tanker 22 arrives on scene.
Tanker 22 arrives on scene.
 
Engine 23-2 and Ladder 22 arrive with heavy smoke from the attic.
Engine 23-2 and Ladder 22 arrive with heavy smoke from the attic.
 
In this view from a Kennett firefighters helmet cam, crews enter a well-involved attic fire along Route 41 in New Garden Township, with WGFC and numerous departments assisting Avondale 23.
In this view from a Kennett firefighters helmet cam, crews enter a well-involved attic fire along Route 41 in New Garden Township, with WGFC and numerous departments assisting Avondale 23.