Monday, February 23, 2015

3 PENNSYLVANIA FIREFIGHTERS INJURED IN TWO-ALARM FIRE IN CHESTER COUNTY. THE FIRE REPORTEDLY STARTED IN FIREPLACE AND EXTENDED INTO THE WALLS









FEBRUARY 23, 2015 




CHARLESTOWN TWP., CHESTER COUNTY, PA




A 2-alarm fire has injured several fire fighters in Chester County. It started Sunday evening shortly after 8 p.m. at a home on Highland Hill Lane in Charlestown Township. Officials say the fire started in a fireplace.




Authorities say the blaze was placed under control around 9:15 p.m. Sunday.



Three firefighters are in the hospital with minor injuries. Two firefighters were taken to Paoli Hospital and one was taken to Phoenixville Hospital.




Authorities say two of the firefighters were from East Whiteland and one was from Kimberton.




Firefighters are still on the scene putting out hot spots.