LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—In the early hours of Saturday morning, around 3:30 AM, the Liberty Township Fire Department was dispatched to respond to a fully engulfed fire at an abandoned structure. The situation prompted a call for mutual aid from the Holmes Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Chatfield Volunteer Fire Department.
Fire crews worked diligently at the scene, and the blaze was completely extinguished by 6 AM. The Liberty Township Fire Department expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by mutual aid departments, including the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and Life First Ambulance District.
This incident serves as a reminder of the vital role that volunteer firefighters play in communities across the United States, where approximately 70% of the fire service is made up of volunteers. If you are interested in joining your local volunteer fire department, reach out to them for more information on how to get involved.
Photos by Liberty Township Fire Department
