At approximately 11:44PM BRVFC along with multiple mutual aid companies responded to a house fire on Wheat Sheaf Way. Chief 99 arrived on scene with heavy smoke in the basement and assumed command. Engine 53s crew stretched a line to the basement and was assisted by Tower 99 and Engine 65-1. Crews found fire in the walls and ceiling above them. Engine 99-1 assisted with basement crews in pulling ceiling to extinguish the fire. Additional crews checked 1st, 2nd floors and attic area for extension. Crews were on scene for about 4 hours. Fire is still under investigation.
Thank you to the following companies that assisted us: Lower Providence Fire Department (53) Phoenixville Fire Department (65) Collegeville Fire Company (34) Trappe Fire Company (77) Royersford Fire Department (98) Perkiomen Fire Company (66) Skippack Fire Company (86) Limerick Fire Department (51)
Units:
Engine 99-1 Tower 99 Chief 99 Utility 99
Mutual Aid:
Lower Providence Fire Department (53)
Phoenixville Fire Department (65)
Collegeville Fire Company (34)
Trappe Fire Company (77)
Royersford Fire Department (98)
Perkiomen Fire Company (66)
Skippack Fire Company (86)
Limerick Fire Department (51)