Fire

Taylor Township Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported barn fire on 350 east at 5:37pm today. While responding, smoke could be seen from Albright road. E82 requested additional companies. E82 arrived on scene at 5:43 and found a large grass fire that extended to several trailers, tractors, and debri like tires. Preliminary investigation determined embers from a cutting torch ignited the fire and due to the windy conditions spread igniting several large items on the property. TTFR was assisted by Howard County Emergency Management Agency, Wildcat Township Fire-Rescue-EMS, Sharpsville Fire Department, Greentown Volunteer Fire Co., and Harrison Twp Fire Rescue EMS.