Second Alarm Structure Fire in Monroe Township Draws Mutual Aid from Erie County

Monroe Township, OH – Last night, at approximately 9:10 PM, firefighters from Springfield and Cranesville were dispatched to assist Ashtabula County with a fully involved structure fire.

Initially, at approximately 8:50 PM, firefighters from Monroe Township Fire Department, along with Pierpont Fire Department, were dispatched to the area of 6900 Hatches Corner Road in Monroe Township for a reported structure fire. Initial reports from the caller indicated that the structure was already “pretty well involved.” Due to the conditions reported, incoming units quickly requested the first alarm assignment, bringing additional resources from Kingsville, Sheffield, and Plymouth to the scene.

Upon arrival, crews encountered a two-story, wood-frame structure that was fully involved in fire. Command was established, and a second alarm was subsequently requested as the extent of the fire became evident. This brought mutual aid from Erie County, Pennsylvania, including Springfield and Cranesville Volunteer Fire Departments, who were dispatched at approximately 9:10 PM.

After conducting a size-up, crews determined that interior operations were not feasible due to the heavy fire load and partial structural collapse. Firefighters transitioned to a defensive strategy, operating from the exterior. Multiple handlines were deployed, and crews began aggressive water suppression efforts to contain the fire and protect any nearby exposures.

Firefighters remained on scene for several hours, working into the overnight hours to bring the fire under control and extinguish remaining hot spots. According to crews operating on scene, the structure was unoccupied at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.