Berwyn Assists Paoli at Tredyffrin Twp. House Fire
 
By Watchdesk
February 6, 2015
 

The Paoli Fire Company was dispatched at 7:31 p.m. to the 2300 block of Pheasant Hill Lane in Tredyffrin Township for a house fire. The Chester County 9-1-1 Center reported that the initial 9-1-1 caller could see flames coming from the front side of the house across the street.

Based on additional 9-1-1 calls reporting the fire, full company assistance was requested from the Berwyn Fire Company and Malvern Fire Company at 7:38 p.m. First arriving firefighters encountered fire showing from the roof and attic of a large two story historic home.

Firefighters from the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company, East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Association and the Kimberton Fire Company also assisted on the scene. The fire was placed under control at 8:55 p.m. by Paoli Chief Ira Dutter. Fire crews remained on scene for several hours performing salvage and overhaul operations.

The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office investigated the cause of the fire per standard protocol. The home suffered significant fire and smoke damage. Fortunately, there was no reported firefighter injuries and the homeowners escaped safely.

Thank you to the Radnor Fire Company and West End EMS (Phoenixville) for covering the Berwyn fire station during the incident.
 
Firefighters making access to the roof from the rear of the home. Original image by Pete Bannan.
Firefighters making access to the roof from the rear of the home. Original image by Pete Bannan.
A view of the rear of the home shows how large of a structure firefighters had to contend with. Original image by Dannon Voight.
A view of the rear of the home shows how large of a structure firefighters had to contend with. Original image by Dannon Voight.
 
Firefighters spent several hours on the scene in cold temperatures battling this blaze. Original image by Dannon Voight.
Firefighters spent several hours on the scene in cold temperatures battling this blaze. Original image by Dannon Voight.
Berwyn Lieutenant Christopher Drach making his way back up the steep driveway to grab additional equipment. Original image by Dannon Voight.
Berwyn Lieutenant Christopher Drach making his way back up the steep driveway to grab additional equipment. Original image by Dannon Voight.
 
Firefighters from Berwyn, Paoli and Malvern worked on both sides of the main portion of the home to keep the fire from spreading to the east and west wings. Malvern Chief Neil Vaughn is seen on the roof giving orders to interior crews. Original image by Pete Bannan.
Firefighters from Berwyn, Paoli and Malvern worked on both sides of the main portion of the home to keep the fire from spreading to the east and west wings. Malvern Chief Neil Vaughn is seen on the roof giving orders to interior crews. Original image by Pete Bannan.
Firefighters were able to salvage furniture and personal items for the homeowners. Original image by Pete Bannan.
Firefighters were able to salvage furniture and personal items for the homeowners. Original image by Pete Bannan.
 
Berwyn Lieutenant Evan Brazunas preparing to make entry to the 2nd floor. Original image by Pete Bannan.
Berwyn Lieutenant Evan Brazunas preparing to make entry to the 2nd floor. Original image by Pete Bannan.
Berwyn Battalion Chief Wayne Riddle conversing with Fire Chief Eamon Brazunas as crews were operating on the 2nd floor. Original image by Pete Bannan.
Berwyn Battalion Chief Wayne Riddle conversing with Fire Chief Eamon Brazunas as crews were operating on the 2nd floor. Original image by Pete Bannan.