DRYER FIRE IN KIMBERTON KNOLL
 
By Kimberton Fire Company
May 1, 2016
 

At 9:40 AM Firefighters from Kimberton (61), Phoenixville (65), Valley Forge (68) and West End (67) EMS were alerted for a structure fire n Cumberland Court in Kimberton Knoll Townhomes. Police arrived first and found a dryer on fire in the basement. The officer used an extinguisher to knock down the fire until fire units arrived. Command quickly held the assignment to one (1) Engine from Kimberton and Phoenixville. Firefighters finished extinguishing the fire, and removed the dryer from the home. Crews then ran fans to ventilate the home. The homeowner was assisted in making contact with a restoration company (Belfor) who will work with the insurance company to clean the unit. Fire units cleared the scene at 10:35 AM.
 
Units: Engine 61, Deputy 61
 
Mutual Aid: Engine 65-3, MICU 67, Engine 68-5.
 
Firefighter Jorgensen removes front cover to get inside Dryer where the fire started.
Firefighter Jorgensen removes front cover to get inside Dryer where the fire started.
Wetting down the hot spots
Wetting down the hot spots
 
Crews from Kimberton and Phoenixville begin to set up fans.
Crews from Kimberton and Phoenixville begin to set up fans.
Removal of the Dryer from the home.
Removal of the Dryer from the home.
 
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Firefighters examine the point of origin in the dryer.
Firefighters examine the point of origin in the dryer.