Flames shot out of second-floor windows on the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue in Freedom borough late Monday, drawing volunteer fire crews from across Beaver County and forcing residents from their homes. Firefighters battled the blaze well into the night and stayed on scene until about 1 a.m. No injuries were reported, and the American Red Cross was called in to help the displaced household.
Fire crews race to late-night blaze
Emergency crews were dispatched to the Fifth Avenue address around 10:30 p.m., and photos shared with Channel 11 showed flames blasting from the second-floor windows, according to WPXI. Firefighters remained on the scene until roughly 1 a.m., and emergency dispatchers told the station there were no injuries. The report also notes that the American Red Cross was requested to assist the seven people who lived in the house.
Volunteer crews tackle stubborn fire
Freedom relies on a 100% volunteer fire department to protect the borough's roughly 1,600 residents, according to Freedom Borough. Smaller volunteer departments often count on countywide coordination and mutual aid when a call turns serious, and Beaver County Emergency Services oversees 9-1-1 dispatch and emergency management for the area. Local officials have not released any additional information about what sparked the fire.
Red Cross steps in for displaced residents
The Red Cross was called to assist the seven people displaced by the blaze, according to WPXI. Authorities have not yet released a cause, and investigators are expected to review the scene in the coming days. This story will be updated as officials provide more details.
