Chimney Fire Assistance

Photo by Quarryville Fire CompanyTruck 57 extends the aerial to access the chimney during Sunday’s response.

Photo by Quarryville Fire CompanyFirefighters clear the chimney blockage while additional units stage on scene.
On November 16, 2025, at 8:52 a.m., Quarryville Fire Company Truck 57 was dispatched to assist Bart Township Fire Company for a reported chimney fire in the 1000 block of Mount Pleasant Road. Crews arrived to find multiple blockages inside the chimney flue and an active fire. During the investigation, firefighters discovered a rare situation in which a section of metal liner had deteriorated and collapsed inward, creating a significant obstruction and rendering the chimney unusable. Personnel removed the damaged pipe to fully access and extinguish the fire. Units operated for just over an hour before returning to service.