Mansfield, Pa. — A fire broke out in one of he Newtown Hill Barn Apartments located at 426 Newtown Hill Road in Mansfield late Sunday evening, July 28, around 11:20 p.m.
Mansfield Hose Company was first to respond after it was reported that there was light smoke in one of the apartments. Mansfield fire personnel arrived quickly on scene and reported seeing light smoke coming from the apartment complex and the evacuation of the tenants was started.
By 11:25 p.m. Mansfield command requested full response from Blossburg and Wellsboro fire departments. An active fire was reported by 11:27 p.m. as firefighters reported heavy smoke in two of the apartments. Additional fire crews and tankers, as well as manpower were requested.
Fire rapidly spread through the two and half story barn shaped 11 unit apartment complex as additional manpower and fire units from Liberty, Middlebury, Daggett, Tioga, Lawrenceville, and Millerton responded, many with their tankers. Elkland fire crew was directed to standby at the Mansfield fire station when they arrived in town.
At 12:24 a.m. the fire had spread from the third floor and through the roof in one section. The flames continued to spread across the roof of the entire length of the building by 12:49 a.m.
Mansfield University Campus Police opened the gate to the water reservoir so firefighters had access to more water. Hydrant at East Elmira and Academy was also in use to get the much needed water to firefighters to battle the intense blaze.
The 11 unit apartment complex and all its tenants' contents are a total loss.
The American Red Cross has touched base with 911 Dispatch Center and Mansfield command will reach back out to the Red Cross as soon as possible.
Several fire units started returning to their stations just after 3:00 a.m.
The fire was finally reported out by 6:50 a.m Monday morning, July 29, 2024. This article was reprinted with permission from First News Now.
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