12/26 - Just before 4:30 Perry Hiway was dispatched to Rt 97 Auto for a structure fire.  Kuhl Hose was dispatched to assist with a Tender and the RIT team.  On arrival 683 reported to command.  Due to the small size of the building and a defensive operation part of the RIT was split to assist with opening up the front of the structure.  Crews from Perry Hiway, Kearsarge, Belle Valley and Waterford used 2 1/2" lines to attack the fire and protect exposures.  The fire was quickly knocked down.  Crews were on the scene for about 2 hours.  The fire cause is being investigated by Perry Hiway and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal.

Pictures below courtesy of Ed Flook

   

   

   

   

Pictures below courtesy of Dave Rinke