Two firefighters injured at a dwelling fire in Hartsville.
 
By Member
April 21, 2013
 

Hartsville Fire Co. was dispatched at 17:18hrs to a dwelling fire in the 700 block of Cheryl Dr. by Bucks County 911. Bucks County radio reported numerous calls. Police responding radioed they could see a column of smoke from a distance away.

Squirt 93(Asst. 93 Gottschall) arrived on scene reporting a dwelling with fire showing. Squirt 93 went in service with several 1 3/4" hose lines. Ladder 90(Batt. 91) arrived on scene and was instructed to ladder the dwelling and open up the roof. Deputy 93(Mullelly) assumed command.

Two firefighters, one from Warminster Fire Dept. & one from Hartsville Fire Co. were injured and transported to Abington Memorial Hospital and released.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Bucks County Fire Marshall's office.
 
Units: SQ93, E93, SS93 Chief 93 & Deputy 93
 
Mutual Aid: L90, E92,E91,E62,E66, R29, Montgomery County R15
 
Heavy fire through the roof.
Heavy fire through the roof.
 
Column of black smoke seen from York Rd. & Henry Ave.
Column of black smoke seen from York Rd. & Henry Ave.
 
Smoke pushing out from all sides of the dwelling.
Smoke pushing out from all sides of the dwelling.
 
Fire in the attic and through the roof.
Fire in the attic and through the roof.
 
SQ93 & L90 nose to nose going in service.
SQ93 & L90 nose to nose going in service.
 
SQ93 in service.
SQ93 in service.
 
Damage was extensive.
Damage was extensive.
 
Severe heat caused damage to the neighbors house as well.
Severe heat caused damage to the neighbors house as well.
 
Heavy fire in the rear of the dwelling.
Heavy fire in the rear of the dwelling.