In Cumberland County, a mid-afternoon fire damaged a fruit and produce warehouse in Carlisle. The two-alarm fire was brought under control in 15 minutes. But crews remained on the scene for more than two hours.
Shelby Shank, witness:
"I saw smoke coming out and it was just a big rush of flames and I there was smoke all over the place. They finally got it under control but more firetrucks came out."
According to reports, several employees were inside the building when the fire was discovered. They escaped safely. Arriving Carlisle units reported heavy smoke from the roof and fire showing on the west side of the building.
John Bruersch, Spokesman Carlisle Fire Department.
The fire progressed to a second alarm mostly for manpower some long hose lays and labor-intensive work."
Bartoli's has been a fruit and vegetable wholesaler in the midstate for years. In December of 1993 a fire totally destroyed the business. A year later this new warehouse opened here at the original site and 19 years later another fire.
The second alarm brought mutual aid response from throughout central Cumberland and Perry County.
Fire officials have not listed a cause of the fire. They believe it was accidental and not suspicious.
Shelby Shank, witness:
"I saw smoke coming out and it was just a big rush of flames and I there was smoke all over the place. They finally got it under control but more firetrucks came out."
According to reports, several employees were inside the building when the fire was discovered. They escaped safely. Arriving Carlisle units reported heavy smoke from the roof and fire showing on the west side of the building.
John Bruersch, Spokesman Carlisle Fire Department.
The fire progressed to a second alarm mostly for manpower some long hose lays and labor-intensive work."
Bartoli's has been a fruit and vegetable wholesaler in the midstate for years. In December of 1993 a fire totally destroyed the business. A year later this new warehouse opened here at the original site and 19 years later another fire.
The second alarm brought mutual aid response from throughout central Cumberland and Perry County.
Fire officials have not listed a cause of the fire. They believe it was accidental and not suspicious.