FARMINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Five local fire companies responded to the scene of a house fire Friday afternoon in Farmington Township, Clarion County.
(Photo courtesy Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department)
Clarion County 911 says Farmington Township Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched at 1:39 p.m. for a structure fire at 6993 Route 36.
According to the Marienville-based State Police, the fire originated in the basement stairwell of the two-story residence.
The exact cause is still under investigation.
Damage is estimated at $150,000.
Police say the homeowner was present at the time, but was not injured.
The following agencies assisted at the scene:
- Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department
- Marienville Volunteer Fire Department
- Shippenville – Elk Township Volunteer Fire Department
- Clarion Fire & Hose Company
- Shippenville EMS
Pinegrove Township Volunteer Fire Department was on standby.
Route 36 between Tylersburg Road and Route 66 was closed for approximately 3 hours while crews battled the fire.
Photo by Rick Rathfon.
Photo courtesy Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department.
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