Belle Valley crews made an aggressive interior attack but were pushed back by fire conditions and water issues.  The fire was in a limited section of Millcreek Township that still has no municipal water source available. After the initial water supply was established using Tenders from across the county, a second interior attack was attempted.  The age (built c. 1819,) construction of the structure and the fire conditions, the crews were ordered to evacuate.  Air Horns sounded the evacuation.  Before all the crews were able to retreat to the exterior, a Flashover occurred.

The RIT was already in play when the evacuation was ordered to assist with making sure all the Firefighters were outside the structure and accounted for.  Deputy Chief 361 had unconfirmed reports that there were still 2 firefighters on the interior and not accounted for, and the RIT was deployed.  The RIT entered and made it to the 2nd floor landing.  The firefighters were located on the exterior, they were able to exit the building on their own.  The RIT was notified, exited the structure and checked in as all accounted for. 

Operations were limited to Exterior after the Flashover.  Several master streams were operated to contain and extinguish the fire.  2 Firefighters were transported to area hospitals for evaluation of minor injuries.  Kuhl Hose assisted at the scene until mid Saturday morning while crews worked on the exterior of the structure.  The fire is being investigated by the Fire Department and the Millcreek Police Department.