Christiana Fire Company Assists Keystone Valley Fire Department at High-Occupancy Structure Fire

Photo by Christiana Fire Company - Lancaster County, Pennsylvaniaire crews operate at a multi-story building at night, with ladders raised and hose lines stretched across the street.

Photo by Christiana Fire Company - Lancaster County, PennsylvaniaFirefighters ladder the front of a mixed-use building as they work to investigate and control a nighttime fire incident.

Bart Township Fire Company apparatus lines the street, providing support at a nighttime multi-agency fire response.
CHRISTIANA, PA — October 31, 2025 — At approximately 8:10 p.m., the Christiana Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Keystone Valley Fire Department at a high-occupancy structure fire in a three-story apartment building.
Chief 52 was the first chief officer to arrive and established command of the incident. Responding units found smoke showing from an apartment on the third floor of the building.
Engine 52 arrived as the third-due engine, secured the second water supply, and assisted interior crews with overhaul operations. Tanker 52 arrived shortly afterward to support water supply needs.
Crews from multiple departments worked together to bring the situation under control, ensuring the safety of residents and preventing further fire extension.