Truck 42 and Engine 43 Respond to Working Garage Fire in Mercersburg

Photo by Franklin Fire Company.

Photo by Franklin Fire Company.

Photo by Franklin Fire Company.

Photo by Franklin Fire Company.
Late on December 27th, Truck 42 and Engine 43 responded to a reported garage fire on East Grandview Avenue. At around 9:30 p.m., Engine 43 with three firefighters from the West Leisenring Fire Department arrived after Truck 42 with six workers. Company 9 of the Mercersburg Fire Department arrived and verified that there was a working fire in a garage that extended into the house. While one crew entered the roof to cut a ventilation aperture, Truck 42 personnel were assigned inside operations to open up and check for extension. To aid with suppression operations, Engine 43 moved a handline into the building and established a backup water supply. Firefighters operated on scene for nearly two hours before units returned to quarters on West King Street. No injuries were reported.