Weekend Fire Forces Evacuation Of Apartment Building In Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN, PA — An early morning fire forced the evacuation of an apartment building in the 500 block of Fonthill Drive Sunday morning.

Firefighters from Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 responded to the scene at 2:51 for an apartment fire. Crews worked for about two hours to extinguish the fire and ventilate the building.

The occupants were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported, fire officials reported.

The fire marshal has deemed the building unsafe to occupy until remediated due to smoke and water damage. Residents have found shelter or are being assisted by the Red Cross, fire officials said.

Mutual aid was provided by: Midway Volunteer Fire Company, Warrington Fire Co. No. 1, Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company, Lingohocken Fire Company, Dublin Volunteer Fire Company, Point Pleasant Vol. Fire Co., Warwick Township Fire Company No. 1 and Central Bucks Emergency Medical Services.

Covering Doylestown during the fire were the Hartsville Fire Company and the Horsham Fire Company.