Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing from a three-story building in Coatesville's West End Wednesday. Numerous hose lines were placed in service as the City of Coatesville Fire Department arrived to battle the blaze. The call came in around 1234.

Once it was confirmed a working fire, additional units were dispatched to assist including the Sadsburyville Fire Company. Eventually a second alarm was struck due to the size of the building and manpower needed.

Engine 31-1 with a crew of 5 made the response shortly after being dispatched. Upon arrival firefighters were sent in to contain the fire to the area of origin and extinguish it. Additional crews were sent to the roof to open up for vertical ventilation. Searches were conducted on all three floors prior to fire attack with no occupants found inside.

The Chester County Fire Marshal's office was on location determining the cause of the fire and extent of the damage. Coatesville Fire Chief Alderman was the incident commander for the duration of the call.

Firefighters from Coatesville, Modena, Westwood, Coatesville VA, Thorndale, Sadsburyville, Wagontown and Downingtown answered the call. Thank you to Irisheyez Photography for the photographs.