Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to assist Radnor Fire Company with a building fire at Chili's Restaurant on Lancaster Avenue in Radnor Township on Friday, 08/26/11 at 0256 hours. Assistant 2A (Brazunas) responded and was advised by Chester County Communications that there was smoke showing. Paramedic Engine 2-3 responded and was advised that Delaware County Communication was now requsting a full company response from Berwyn. Paramedic Engine 2-3 and Engine 2-2 laid over 1400 feet of supply line and provided all of the water needed to fight the fire. Tower 2 also went in service and operated as one of the master streams on the stubborn fire pouring over 161,446 gallons of water onto the fire. Berwyn's trucks were staffed by 16 volunteer firefighters and 2 career firefighters. Berwyn's crews cleared at 0940 hours after 7 hours of work. Firefighters from Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties assisted Radnor. There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries. The Radnor Township Fire Marshal is investigating the blaze.
Special thanks to Valley Forge Engine 68-2 for covering the Berwyn District during this incident.
Units:
DelCo Station 15
Mutual Aid:
ChesCo Stations: 2, 3, 4, 47 and 91;
DelCo Stations: 41, 53, 56 and 34;
MontCo Stations: 23, 24, 25, 47 and 313
