Fire displaces a Family in Bloomfield Township

March 2, 2014

photo by Heather Reichel

Fire crews from multiple departments were called to 23557 Range Rd in Bloomfield Township this evening for a structure fire. The call came in around 9:30pm.

The two story single family residence has substantial damage, according to the Bloomfield Fire Chief on scene. Although the exact cause is yet undetermined it is likely that the blaze started in the furnace area. 

The fire crews arrived on scene and quickly had the fire under control, however the furnace and chimney were located in the middle of the home which allowed the flames to spread from the center outward and upward.

The family was home at the time of the blaze but were able to escape unharmed. 

The first packets from Project "Human Moment" were delivered this evening... 

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Garage Fire in Vernon Township

Feb 28, 2014

photo by Heather Reichel

Several companies were called to 12674 St Hwy 98 in Meadville shortly before 6pm this evening for a garage fire.

When the call was originally dispatched it was feared there was entrapment, but it turned out that Tom Mason, the owner of the property had stopped working on restoring vehicles around 4pm and was visiting with neighbors.

Tom noticed traffic slowing down on the road and went outside to investigate. It was then he saw that his garage was fully engulfed in flames. 

Firefighters quickly got the blaze under control and were able to keep the fire from spreading to the residence. The garage which contained several tractors, a 1987 corvette and tools, is a total loss.