Photo and information obtained from Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association
The Chambersburg Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at the 800 Block of Stouffer Avenue in the Borough of Chambersburg at 6:44 PM this date. First units arrived on the scene just two minutes later at 6:46 PM, where they discovered flames on the rear porch that were extending into the attic.
Upon arrival, the home was already evacuated.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the bulk of the fire, which was primarily on the exterior of the
home, in under five minutes. Crews then conducted extensive overhaul operations on the top
floor to identify and address any remaining hot spots.
Unfortunately, the fire has left a total of four adults and one animal displaced from their
residence. The estimated damage from the incident is approximately $75,000. The origin and
cause of the fire are currently unknown, and the investigation will continue tomorrow.
There were 29 personnel from multiple agencies, including mutual aid from Franklin Fire
Department, Letterkenny Fire Department, New Franklin Fire Department, Marion Fire
Department, and Wellspan EMS. Additionally, the electric and water departments of
Chambersburg lent their assistance during the incident.
There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians during this incident. Further updates regarding
the investigation will be provided as they become available.
