At 1803 hours on July 6, Stations 51, 53, and Air 52 were dispatched for a house fire in the 600 Block of Shropshire Drive in East Bradford Township. Calls to Chester County 911 reported a deck on fire at an unknown address with fire extending to the residence. Assistant 51 arrived on scene and reported a 2 ½ story, middle of the row, with a small fire on side C. Chief 51 arrived and established the "Shropshire Command".
Engine 51-2 quickly arrived and was able to extinguish the remaining fire and check for extension. Quick thinking by neighbors using a garden hose prevented the fire from spreading rapidly. The fire affected two units with minor smoke and fire damage.
West Chester Fire Department units cleared the scene within an hour.
