Photo by Kyle Hunt - Dept 47

Shortly before 0700 hrs this morning (Sunday Feb. 21) Galeton Dept 10 was dispatched for a report of a working structure fire at the West Pike Motor Lodge on Rt. 6 West of Galeton. A 2nd alarm was almost immediately requested bringing a full response from Tri-Town (Ulysses) Dept 47 and Coudersport Dept 48 to the scene. Upon arrival heavy fire was showing from the main portion of the building that housed the store and upstairs living quarters. A response from Germania Dept 19 and Clymer Dept 16 was also requested. Dual 5" lines were laid across Rt 6 to Engines 10-2 and 47-2 which set-up drafting operations from Pine Creek. Traffic on RT 6 was shut down for several hours while firefighters worked to put out the blaze.

Harrison Twp. Dept 20 moved an engine to cover Station 47 and Roulette Dept 46 moved an engine to cover Station 48.

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Photo by Kyle Hunt - Dept 47

Photo by George Robinson

Photo by George Robinson

UPDATE: Fire Marshal Investigating West Pike Fire.

The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Unit and Goodyear Hose (Galeton) Fire Chiefs investigated a structure fire which occurred at the West Pike Motor Inn, 1428 Route 6, in Pike Township near Galeton on February 21, 2010.

The fire was reported to 911 by a tenant of the structure at about 6:30 am.

The entire structure, owned by Ronda Lynn Youndt, Galeton, PA and Kevin William Youndt, Coudersport, PA, sustained heavy damage from fire, smoke, and the collapse of the second story.

Ronda Youndt and seven tenants, who were occupying four apartment units in the structure, escaped without injury and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. The tenants were not identified.

Fire Marshal Trooper David Surra, and the Fire Chiefs estimated damages to the structure and contents to exceed $150,000.00.

The Fire Marshal was assisted at the scene by Goodyear Hose Fire Chiefs, PSP Coudersport Patrol Unit, Goodyear Hose Fire Dept./ Fire Police.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Emporium at 814-486-3321.