Brush Fire in Berwyn

 
By Watchdesk
November 14, 2010
 

EASTTOWN TWP. - Firefighters from Berwyn were dispatched to the area of First Ave. and Bridge Ave. for a brush fire on November 14th at 2:12 p.m.

Berwyn Fire Chief Matthew Norris arrived on location and reported a fire in the woods just south of Johnson Park. Due to the remote location of the fire, Chief Norris called for Paoli Fire Company to respond with their 4x4 fire unit to help gain access to it, which was difficult for conventional apparatus to reach.

Berwyn and Paoli personnel worked together to extinguish the fire with multiple water hoselines. The fire was placed under control in 30 minutes. However, firefighters remained on the scene for over an hour checking for hot spots

There was no reported firefighter or civilian injuries. The Easttown Township Police Department is investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to have been ignited by a camp fire.

The Berwyn Fire Company would like to remind all residents that Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships DO NOT allow you to openly burn leaves or other debris at anytime. Please refer to our FAQ section on the Home page to learn more.

UPDATE 11/23/2010: The Easttown Township Police Department arrested 3 teenagers in connection with this fire. The teens were turned over to Chester County juvenile authorities. All three of the teenagers were from Berwyn, according to ETPD. To see the news story go to Main Line Media News at www.mainlinemedianews.com.
 
Units: Berwyn: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-1 and Ambulance 2-1
 
Mutual Aid: Paoli: Tac 3
 
Paoli Fire Company was called to assist with their 4x4 vehicle (TAC 3) to gain access to the fire in the woods.
Paoli Fire Company was called to assist with their 4x4 vehicle (TAC 3) to gain access to the fire in the woods.
Berwyn Firefighter William King using a chainsaw to cut apart a burning tree.
Berwyn Firefighter William King using a chainsaw to cut apart a burning tree.
 
Berwyn Firefighters arrived on location to find a 50' x 50' area of brush and woods on fire near Johnson Park in the Village of Berwyn.
Berwyn Firefighters arrived on location to find a 50' x 50' area of brush and woods on fire near Johnson Park in the Village of Berwyn.
A Paoli Firefighter advancing their hoseline to extinguish the fire.
A Paoli Firefighter advancing their hoseline to extinguish the fire.
 
Quick action of firefighters prevented the fire from spreading further into the woods.
Quick action of firefighters prevented the fire from spreading further into the woods.
Firefighters had to contend with dry conditions and many fallen branches to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters had to contend with dry conditions and many fallen branches to extinguish the fire.
 
Firefighters remained on the scene for over an hour checking for hot spots.
Firefighters remained on the scene for over an hour checking for hot spots.