Two Alarm Fire Damages Wayne Businesses
 
By Watchdesk
January 31, 2015
 

The Radnor Fire Company, along with an assist Engine from Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to the 300 block of West Lancaster Avenue for a reported building fire at 8:47 p.m.

Radnor Fire Chief Joseph Maguire arrived on location with smoke showing from the building and requested additional resources to the scene. The first in crews encountered smoke throughout the building and fire present in the walls from the basement all the way up to the 3rd floor. The fire broke through the roof for a short period of time, but was quickly contained.

Firefighters from Paoli Fire Co., Malvern Fire Co., Manoa Fire Co., Bryn Mawr Fire Co. and King of Prussia Vol. Fire Co. also provided assistance on scene. Additional aid was given by Narberth Ambulance, Llanerch Fire Co. Rehab Unit and PENNSTAR Haverford EMS.

The Radnor Township Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. There were no reported civilian injuries, but two firefighters suffered minor hand injuries.

Special thanks to WAWA of Wayne and WAWA of Strafford for their generous and unexpected delivery of hot refreshments on scene. This was appreciated by all personnel, especially due to the cold temperatures during the fire and clean-up effort.

All photos courtesy of Lauren Carpenter Photography http://www.laurencarpenterphotography.com/
 
This late evening fire occurred across the street from the popular Minella's Diner in Wayne.
This late evening fire occurred across the street from the popular Minella's Diner in Wayne.
Radnor Engine 15-1 staged on Lancaster Ave.
Radnor Engine 15-1 staged on Lancaster Ave.
 
Radnor firefighters placing ladders to access the building and to provide safety for the ffighters inside.
Radnor firefighters placing ladders to access the building and to provide safety for the ffighters inside.
The crews from Radnor Engine 15-1 and Berwyn Engine 2-3 worked in tandem to attack the fire.
The crews from Radnor Engine 15-1 and Berwyn Engine 2-3 worked in tandem to attack the fire.
 
Firefighters from Malvern to Bryn Mawr assisted at the fire scene.
Firefighters from Malvern to Bryn Mawr assisted at the fire scene.
The roof, ladders and anything that got water on became a sheet of ice due to the frigid temperatures. Fortunately, only two firefighters suffered minor hand injuries.
The roof, ladders and anything that got water on became a sheet of ice due to the frigid temperatures. Fortunately, only two firefighters suffered minor hand injuries.