Friday, March 17, 2023

Firefighters at Scene of Working House Fire in New Philadelphia

Firefighters are battling a house fire in New Philadelphia Friday morning.

At 10:45am, emergency personnel were called to 161 Valley Street for a house fire.  Initial reports were that the fire was a kitchen fire.

State Police were first on scene and reported a working fire with a fire through the roof and a column of smoke showing.

Numerous units were called in from surrounding areas to fight the fire including multiple RIT.  A tanker tasker force was also requested.

EMS was requested for at least one burn victim.

As of 11:30am, firefighters were still battling the fire.