The West Grove Fire Company joined fire companies from across southern Chester County at a house fire in New Garden Township Tuesday morning.
At approximately 9am, the Avondale Fire Company was alerted for a fire alarm on Jason Court. That quickly was upgraded to a house fire as calls continued to come into the Chester County 911 Center. A working fire dispatch was added when first arriving units reported heavy fire. Ultimately, the call was upgraded to a "working fire" call and then to two alarms, bringing fire company resources to battle the blaze that extended throughout the large residence. Even as the call was placed under control an hour later, two additional engine crews were requested to come into the scene to assist with overhaul and to give first-in crews a break.
The WGFC responded with Engine 22-2, Engine 22-1 and Tanker 22, with units on the scene for about two hours. The house was a near total loss, with no injuries reported.
The WGFC thanks the Kinzer Fire Company of Lancaster County for standing by at Station 22 to cover the district. Thanks to the Avondale Fire Company and others for photos.
Units:
Engine 22-2, Engine 22-1, Tanker 22
Mutual Aid:
Avondale 23, Kennett Square 24, Longwood 25, Po-Mar-Lin (Unionville) 36, Hockessin 19, Christiana of Lancaster County, Chester County Fire Marshals, Medic 94
Firefighters perform overhaul in the mostly-destroyed home.
Heavy damage to the attached garage and adjacent vehicle.
Smoke and fire was visible from New Garden Road as units were arriving.
This New Garden home was well involved when firefighters arrived on Tuesday. The call went to 2+ alarms.
A look at the scene showing the manpower pool and Ladder 25.
The damage to the residence is clear in this shot from the rear of the house.
Manpower from various fire companies await their assignments.
