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By MICHAEL D. McELWAIN, Review Staff Writer
NEW CUMBERLAND - A structure fire brought a response from
four area departments Thursday afternoon. A fire broke out
at a residence at the intersection of Hardins Run Road and
Wylie Ridge Road at approximately 3 p.m.
"We responded quickly, and when we got here, flames were
coming through the roof," Roger Stewart said. Stewart is the
fire chief at the [New Manchester] Volunteer Fire Department.
"The fire was fully involved, and we had to get it under
control," Stewart said.
The fire burned through the power line leading to the home,
Stewart said, and had notified the electric company of the
situation.
The fire was difficult to battle due in part to the
weakened floor structure. Stewart was concerned in allowing
firefighters in the building for fear of the floor collapsing
and sending firefighters into the basement.
Approximately 25 firefighters were on the scene and
represented volunteers from New Cumberland, Oakland, Newell
and New Manchester departments.
Stewart said that this was the first major structure fire
for [New Manchester] this winter.
"We've been to chimney fires and that type of thing, but
nothing like this," Stewart said.
No one was in the residence at the time of the fire, and it
was unclear to fire officials if the building was being used
as a home or a storage building.
Since the investigation is at an early stage, Stewart had
no idea who owned the home. He did say, however, that a full
investigation will take place.
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