On September 4th at approximately 6:09 PM, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to the 13000 block of Edelen Drive for a house fire.

Engine 22, Engine Tanker 2, Tanker 2, Brush 2, Paramedic Ambulance 28 and Chief 2B responded.

Chief 2B arrived to find light smoke showing from the “Alpha” side. Engine Tanker 2 arrived next, laying out a 4” supply line and conducting a 360 degree check of the structure.

Units made entry and located a fire on a couch that burned itself out prior to arrival. Units conducted ventilation to clear the structure of the smoke and ensure the fire was extinguished. Chief 2B held the command for the incident, and units operated for approximately 90 minutes.