12/22/22 - Penbrook, PA - Hoffer St

Shortly after 2000 hours, Paxtonia Captain 34 radioed County Fire inquiring if they received any calls for a structure fire on Hoffer Street in Penbrook. County advised negative and Captain requested the box and Truck 34 would be enroute with 7. At 2010 hours, Box 301 sent Company 30, Engines 32, 33, 50, Wagon 4, Truck 32, Tower 1, and Rescue 37 to the 2800 block of Hoffer Street for a house fire. Chief 40 quickly advised of heavy smoke showing confirming the dispatch. Engine 32-1 would arrive first due laying out from 28th and Hoffer and requested the first alarm. Companies encountered heavy fire from an unoccupied, one-story, dwelling with a down power line in the rear. 1 line stretched thru the front door and 2 lines worked in the rear making a good knock on the bulk of the fire. Extensive overhaul would be required to check for extension in the loft area. Several pets were rescued and 2 dogs died in the fire. An unknown number of occupants were displaced and there were no reported injuries.