Afternoon Shed Fire in West Caln
 
By HBFC
October 17, 2024
 

At 1:36pm on Thursday Afternoon, Station 33 was alerted to assist station 35 for a reported shed fire on the 400 block of Hill Road in West Caln Township. Deputy 33 arrived and confirmed a 10’ x 30’ shed going with exposures to a larger barn and the residence. Engines 33-1 and 33-5 assumed the roles of first and second due engines respectively, stretching 2 lines and knocking down the fire in a matter minutes. The remaining incoming units assisted with overhaul and checking for extension in the exposures. Command was transferred to Deputy 35 upon his arrival. All units cleared the scene roughly 1.5 hours later. This fire is currently under investigation.