Lititz Fire Company Responds to First Call of 2026 With Outbuilding Fire
Photo by Lititz Fire Company No. 1Lititz Fire Company members pose inside the station ahead of the new year, reflecting the teamwork and readiness that carried into the department’s first call of 2026.
Photo by Lititz Fire Company No. 1Firefighters operate on scene as smoke rises from an outbuilding fire along Rudy Dam Road in Warwick Township.
Photo by Lititz Fire Company No. 1A Lititz Fire Company firefighter advances a hose line to extinguish fire threatening nearby vehicles and a residence.
Photo by Lititz Fire Company No. 1Flames engulf the outbuilding as crews work to contain the fire and prevent extension to surrounding property.
Photo by Lititz Fire Company No. 1Thick black smoke and active fire are visible behind parked vehicles as firefighters continue suppression efforts during the New Year’s Day response.
January 1, 2026 —Lititz Fire Company No. 1 began the new year with its first emergency response of 2026, answering a call for an outbuilding fire along Rudy Dam Road in Warwick Township. Fire crews arrived to find a well-involved outbuilding with flames and heavy smoke extending toward nearby vehicles and a residence. Engine 25-1’s crew quickly deployed handlines and brought the fire under control, successfully preventing further spread and limiting damage to the exterior of the home. No injuries were reported.
Fire officials credited the rapid knockdown and coordinated response for preventing a more serious incident. Assistance on scene was provided by Brunnerville Fire Company, Rothsville Fire/Ambulance Company, Manheim Township Fire Rescue, Warwick Community Ambulance, and Warwick Emergency Services Commission. The incident marked a swift and effective start to the year for local emergency responders.
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