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Just before 9pm, Manheim Township Fire Rescue responded to Bent Creek Drive for a reported structure fire. Engine 203 arrived and reported heavy smoke showing from the roof of a multi-story dwelling. Crews quickly made entry and extinguished a fire in the attic of the house. The cause is under investigation.

Just after 10pm, LECC dispatched Lititz Fire Company to Sherry Drive in Warwick Township for a reported dwelling fire. Units arrived to find a mobile home well involved with fire. The crew from Engine 25-1 quickly put two handlines in service to darken down the bulk of the fire. Additional lines and extensive overhaul was required to fully extinguish the fire. No one was hurt.

Assisting on Scene:
Brickerville Volunteer Fire Company
Brunnerville Fire Company
Rothsville Fire/Ambulance Company
Manheim Fire Department
Warwick Emergency Services Commission - WESC
Warwick Community Ambulance Association

There have been several barn and brush fires in Lancaster County today including this 2nd alarm barn fire along Peters Road in Upper Leacock Township. High winds have been fueling fires as well as pushing embers into nearby structures, brush, and fields.

Just before 4:30pm, LCWC dispatched Lititz Fire Company to the 300 block of Cardinal Road for a reported house fire. Chief 25 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire with smoke showing. Engine 25-1 pulled the initial attack line to the front door. Once inside, they encountered hoarding conditions, requiring extra manpower for firefighters to reach and completely extinguish the fire. The cause is under investigation. No one was hurt.

Assisting on Scene:
Warwick Emergency Services Commission - WESC
Brickerville Volunteer Fire Company
Brunnerville Fire Company
Rothsville Fire/Ambulance Company
Manheim Township Fire Rescue
Manheim Fire Department
Penryn Fire Company
Warwick Community Ambulance Association