Indiana County firefighters were once again busy Tuesday afternoon as they dealt with brush and structure fires.
The first of the fires was reported on South Main Street in Cherry Tree Borough at 11:07 AM. Cherry Tree, Hope and Commodore firefighters were called out along with the Rig Team, Citizens’ Ambulance and local police. Fire officials say that the home did have extensive damage, but crews were able to knock the fire down. No word yet on a cause of the fire. The Red Cross was also called to the scene a few minutes later, according to Indiana County 911 to assist with a family displaced by the fire.
Multiple fire crews were also called out to a structure fire on Entry Road in Aultman at 2:23 PM. Aultman, Homer City, Coal Run, and Coral-Graceton firefighters were dispatched at that time. Fire officials say the house still stands, but it has a lot of smoke damage. No major injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is not known, but state police fire marshals have been called in to investigate.
On top of those two fires, three brush fires were reported in the county. The first of the brush fires was at 3:15 PM on Pioneer Lake Road in Montgomery Township. Cherry Tree, Glen Campbell, Hope and Commodore fire departments were called to the scene, with Iselin put on standby for Coal Run. Tunnelton Conemaugh Township Volunteer Fire Department would be called out at 3:32 PM for a Brush Fire on Treese Road in Conemaugh Township.
Finally, Plumville and Marion Center fire departments were called out at 4:08 PM for a brush fire on Smyrna Road in South Mahoning Township. Marion Center fire officials say that the fire was in a wooded area near the sawmill. There have been 46 brush fires since the start of the year.
One vehicle crash was also reported yesterday in White Township. Indiana Fire Association, state police and Citizens’ Ambulance were dispatched to Lenz Road at 2:26 PM. State police have not yet released a report on the accident.
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