Cracker Barrel RV Fire
 
By Minquas Fire Company No. 2
February 18, 2016
 

At 11:02 PM on Thursday 2/18, Downingtown Fire Department and our mutual aid companies from West Whiteland Fire Company, Lionville Fire Company, First West Chester Fire Co., Engine Co. 51, Thorndale Fire Company, and Uwchlan Ambulance Corps responded for the report of a vehicle fire at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in East Caln Township. Reports indicated that an RV was heavily involved in fire and was close to the structure. Crews were able to make a quick knockdown of the fire and limit damage to the structure. Unfortunately, a dog perished in the fire. Our condolences to the victim involved. The cause of the incident is under investigation by Chester County Fire Marshals office.

Thank you to East Brandywine Fire Company, West Bradford Fire Co., and Good Fellowship Ambulance & EMS Training Institute for covering our station while crews operated on this incident. Also thank you to Nozzle Nut Photography and IrishEyez Photography for on-scene photography during the incident.

 
Mutual Aid: Station 6, Station 47, Station 87, Station 51, Station 38