Basement Fire in East Pikeland Township

June 9, 2013. At 11:45 PM Firefighters from Kimberton (61), Phoenixville (65) and Valley Forge (68) were alerted for a house fire on Galacia Drive in East Pikeland Twp. Asst Chief Fields was the first to arrive and reported smoke showing from the eves of the home. He then assumed command of the incident. Engine 61 was the first unit to arrive and stretched a handline in the front door and into the basement. Crews encountered a working fire in the basement. The truck crew from 65 went to the rear to force entry into the basement. The crew from Valley Forge staged in the front until they were released to respond to another house fire call. Damages were set at over $110,000. Fire investigators from the Chester County Fire Marshals office investigated the blaze and determined it to not be suspicious. Belfor assisted in securing the property and unit cleared by 1:30 AM.