Elk Creek Township, PA – This afternoon, at approximately 2:30 PM, firefighters from the Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire at the intersection of Fillinger Road and State Road. Initial reports indicated a garage on fire with oil drums and a vehicle inside. A first responder reported a visible header from near the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Girard, while enroute to the scene.

Engine 604 marked enroute within six minutes of dispatch, followed by Tanker 595, Engine 643, Engine 383, Engine 644, and Ladder 549. While responding, Engine 604 confirmed a working fire with a visible header. West County 111 arrived at Taylor’s Garage and reported heavy fire conditions involving the garage, a barn, and multiple vehicles.

Engine 604 arrived moments later, deployed a two-inch line, and initiated suppression efforts, with the next-due unit tasked to establish a water supply. Chief 380 assumed command as Cranesville crews conducted the initial attack. Additional manpower was requested to the fire scene, while Engine 602 set up a fill site at a farm on Babbit Road.

Crews operated on scene for nearly three hours conducting the initial knockdown, fire suppression, and extensive overhaul. A backhoe was brought in to assist with overhaul operations. Assisting departments included Springfield, A.F. Dobler Hose, Platea Volunteer Fire Company, Franklin Township Fire Department, Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department, Waterford Fire Department, Springboro Fire Department, and Fellows Club Fire Department.