Firefighters from multiple counties rushed to extinguish a barn blaze in Lebanon County yesterday evening, according to officials. The fire, which was elevated to three alarms, broke out around 4:40 p.m. at a location on the 200 block of Fort Swatara Road in Union Township. ABC27 reported that emergency units were summoned and battled the flames for hours.
The call for service initially came in as a two-alarm conflagration, but the severity of the situation prompted an escalation, drawing in firefighters from Lebanon, Dauphin, Berks, and Schuylkill Counties. Crews from at least three different counties were engaged on site, with firefighters remaining active on the scene well into the evening. As reported by Local 21 News, the fire was eventually controlled, and the area was cleared.
Authorities have confirmed that there were no injuries resulting from the fire, and no animals were present in the barn when the incident occurred. The absence of casualties and the safety of local livestock was a relief amidst the intensity of the flames. The barn, described as a commercial building, visibly sustained damage with fire erupting from the second floor of the structure measuring 350 by 45 feet, as per the Lebanon Professional Firefighters' statement obtained by WGAL.
As the community grapples with the aftermath, the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Information about potential damages to the property or broader implications for the area is still forthcoming.
