While performing an annual commercial fire inspection Caln Township Fire Marshal’s noticed an odor and faint smoke coming from an extension cord being used to power an ice machine. Further investigation found that both the extension cord and ice machine cord were melted and burning. Chester County 911 dispatchers were notified which brought Thorndale Fire Company and Caln Township Firefighters to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 10:45 hours Station 38, Engine 76-2 and MICU 146-2 were dispatched to the Eastbound route 30 bypass for an auto accident reported as serious involving a tractor trailer. Initial reports given were possible ejection and tractor trailer overturned with vehicle under the tractor trailer. Deputy 38 arrived on the scene along with Rescue 38 and confirmed a tractor trailer overturned with the tractor ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 12:47 hours, Station 38 was dispatched to the 3200 block of Walnut St for a reported appliance fire. Assistant 38 arrived & found a pellet stove malfunctioning with a smoke condition. Engine 38 arrived & crews removed the burning pellets within the hopper & ventilated the structure.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 13:25 hours, the company was dispatched to the 800 block of Williamsburg Bvld, to assist the Lionville Fire company with a possible house fire. Deputy Chief Lam arrived on the scene and reported a working fire on the bravo side, division two and spreading to the attic. Rescue 38's crew assisted on the bravo side with salvage and overhaul. The fire was declared under control and the incident was ... (Full Story & Photos)

Station 38 was alerted to the rear of a home in the 3200 block of Tyning Lane for a Brush fire. Chief 38 went enroute and was advised of a lawnmower on fire that sparked brush. With that report, Chief 38 asked for an additional Engine Company to assist. Chief 38 arrived on the scene confirming the report of a lawn mower engulfed with a brush fire extending down the hill. Rescue 38 arrived and deployed ... (Full Story & Photos)