Crime & Safety

Breinigsville House Fire Ruled Accidental

The Upper Macungie Fire Marshal said the Tuesday night fire was caused by storage of combustible material in a gas range.

A Tuesday evening fire at 1122 Sparrow Way in Breinigsville was ruled accidental, according to Upper Macungie Fire Marshal Sam Ashmar.

Ashmar said firefighters from Upper Macungie Station 56, Trexlertown Fire Company and Fogelsville Fire Department responded to the call at approximately 6:37 p.m.

Firefighters found a light smoke condition inside the dwelling upon arrival.

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Ashmar ruled the fire accidental, caused by a tenant storing combustible materials in the warming drawer of the gas range. No injuries were reported.  

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