On January 14, 2015 @ 2119 the City of Reading Fire Department responds to a structure fire in the 700 block of Chestnut St. City crews encountered a large volume of fire on the 1st and 2nd floors of the dwelling with a report of an occupant unaccounted for.
At 2127 Reading Deputy Chief Mogel requested a 2nd alarm due to deteriorating conditions and extension into the adjoining structures. Engine 1 responded on 2nd alarm. At 2203 Reading Fire Chief Stoudt requested a 3rd alarm for additional personnel. Ladder 1 responded on 3rd alarm.
In the original fire building a fire victim was found on the 3rd floor deceased. Our crews cleared the scene without injuries.
