BOROUGH OF TOPTON, PA - On December 26, 2024 at 2:02 P.M., the Topton, Kutztown, Lyons, and Fleetwood fire companies and Topton EMS were dispatched to 125 Hoch Ave. in the borough of Topton for a working dwelling fire. Deputy 21 arrived on the scene at 2:04 P.M., confirming a working fire and requested the second-alarm, which included the Blandon, Kempton, Trexlertown, and Weisenberg fire companies, and the Lower Macungie Fire Department for RIT.  Rescue Engine 21 & Chief 21 arrived on the scene and went into service with two pre-connected hand lines, one to the garage and one to the rear of the house. The fire was placed under control at 2:40 P.M. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire marshal.