At approximately 1600hrs Galeton Dept 10 was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area behind the Antlers Restaurant on Rt. 6 in Gains Twp. Units from Clymer Dept 16, Germania Dept 19 and Wellsboro Dept 1 were also called to the scene. Westfield Dept 5 with Engine 5-2, Tanker 5-5 and Squad 5-18 responed to the scene and assisted with water supply. Elkland Dept 3 transferred an engine to cover Station 5 and Tri-Town Dept 47 transferred an engine to cover Station 10. As of 1830 hrs the fire has been declared out and units have begun returning. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Photo by Jim Green

UPDATE:

Fire Started In Crawl Space Under Laundry Area
The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Unit and Goodyear Hose Company (Galeton) Fire Chief investigated an accidental fire that destroyed a single story residential structure at 54 Llama Lane in Gaines Township, Tioga County, Tuesday at 3:35 pm.

Upon investigation it was found the fire had started in a crawl space beneath the laundry room area.

The home's occupant, Alexandra Suzanne Lundgren was in the residence at the time of the fire and was alerted by an activated smoke detector. She escaped without injury. Damage was estimated at $75,000.00