2nd alarm destroys home in West Cameron Township

By DON FILIPPO SCICCHITANO, Correspondent | January 03, 2021 | PENNSYLVANIA

Story No. 010321110

Photo by Don ScicchitanoA firefighter looks on at the blaze while awaiting water

Photo by Don ScicchitanoInterior and exterior collapse of the Delta side during the blaze

Photo by Don Scicchitano

Photo by Don ScicchitanoEngine 11 in front of the fire supplying water from the dump tank

Photo by Don ScicchitanoFire vents from the doorway of the residence

On January 3rd 2021 just after 0200hrs a working structure fire was reported on upper road in west Cameron Township. Responding chief was advised of reports fire and smoke visible from second floor.
Chief 350 arrived and confirmed a working fire and requested a second alarm as it was fully involved upon his arrival. Multiple tankers were called due to the rural area and a tanker site was set up on each side of the incident.
A neighbor said they were woken by someone pounding on their door during the night and they called 911. They also stated after the call to 911 the windows popped and went from all smoke to fire blowing out. Crews operated on scene until just before 7am when they were placed in service.

It should be noted that power was out in the area just prior to the start of this fire, and Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal was called in to investigate.