Numerous firefighters are battling a house fire in Paoli

PAOLI – Firefighters from numerous fire departments battled a house fire on Sandy Hook Road, north of Paoli.

Photo by Bill Raines

Firefighters responded to the blaze around 5:32 a.m. this morning. Battling the blaze were firefighters from Paoli, Orange County Rural District I and II, Southeast Township, and Lavonia Volunteer Fire Departments.

The home was engulfed in flames.

Photo by Bill Raines

The flames and heat were intense. Firefighters are still on the scene battling the blaze.

Photo by Bill Raines
Photo by Bill Raines

Ashes were visible for miles from the blaze. Thankfully no secondary fires started.

Ashes from the blaze filled the air. Photo by Bill Raines

Also responding to the blaze were REMC, Orange County EMS, officers with the Paoli Police Department, and deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

This story will be updated when more information becomes available.