This evening, Downingtown Fire Department units were dispatched for a report of an appliance fire in a laundromat located in the 800 block of West Lancaster Avenue. While units were enroute to the scene, they were advised that the caller stated that they had smoke coming from two washing machines at the location. Chief 46 arrived on scene to report a burned up belt in a washing machine, and crews from Tower 45 and Engine 46-1 ventilated the building and checked for extension. All units returned to service shortly after the building was cleared of hazards.
