Multiple fire departments respond to two-alarm barn fire in Farmington
Multiple fire departments respond to two-alarm barn fire in Farmington
Photos from the Russell Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page. Russell volunteer firefighters are pictured at the scene of a fire Wednesday night on Lindell Road in Farmington.
Pictured is the scene of a fire at 1476 Lindell Road, Farmington.
Photos from the Russell Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page. Russell volunteer firefighters are pictured at the scene of a fire Wednesday night on Lindell Road in Farmington.
Pictured is the scene of a fire at 1476 Lindell Road, Farmington.
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FARMINGTON – Firefighters from multiple departments in Pennsylvania and New York worked together Wednesday evening to battle a two-alarm barn fire that spread to a nearby residence and surrounding wooded area in Warren County.
The fire was reported at approximately 6:30 p.m. at 1476 Lindell Road in Farmington Township, with flames showing from the barn. As firefighters worked to contain the blaze, the nearby residence also began catching fire, prompting a second alarm at approximately 6:35 p.m.
By 6:54 p.m., crews were also dealing with exposure concerns after trees below the burning structure caught fire.
The Lander Volunteer Fire Department received assistance from numerous neighboring departments and mutual aid partners. Firefighters worked from approximately 6:30 p.m. until after midnight, with additional hours needed for cleanup, equipment maintenance and returning apparatus to service.
Among the departments responding from Pennsylvania were Sugar Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Russell Volunteer Fire Department, North Warren Volunteer Fire Department, Starbrick Volunteer Fire Department, Wrightsville Volunteer Fire Department, Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department and Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
Mutual aid also came from New York, including the Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Busti Fire Department Inc. and the Chautauqua County Battalion Coordinator.
In a statement following the incident, the Lander Volunteer Fire Department expressed gratitude to all the departments, firefighters, officers and support personnel who gave their time and worked late into the night.
The department also recognized the families of volunteer firefighters, acknowledging the sacrifices they make when their loved ones leave home to respond to emergencies.
"Incidents like these are a powerful reminder that the fire service knows no boundaries," the Lander Volunteer Fire Department said in a Facebook post. "Departments from two states came together, working side by side for hours to protect lives, property, and our community."
North Warren firefighters noted several incidents happening at the same time firefighters were on the scene in Farmington and asked county residents to consider helping their volunteer fire departments.
"Through it all, your local volunteer first responders did a phenomenal job. Some spent hours battling a single scene, while others rushed home from one call only to be immediately dispatched to the next," the department said in a Facebook post. "Take a moment to ask yourself: How can you help your neighbors and community in their moments of need? How can you support the dedicated people who are out there working these scenes? Your local volunteer fire department needs you. Every single township department is facing a shortage and needs extra hands. Please check your local department's website, visit their Facebook page, or speak directly with a member to find out how and when you can get involved."