Multiple alarms in Chester with houses on fire

4-alarm fire destroys home in Chester, Pa.

A massive four-alarm fire ravaged a home in Chester, Delaware County, on Wednesday night.

Multiple alarms in Chester with houses on fire

Firefighters were dispatched Wednesday shortly after 8:30 p.m. in Chester to Seventh and Kerlin streets. The dispatch notes read that there was a fire in the rear of a building and screaming could be heard. First crews arriving on the scene reported flames showing and quickly laid out lines and began to battle the flames, according to radio traffic. The incident quickly escalated to a second alarms as flames spread. A third alarm was added at 9 …

Large house fire sends white smoke billowing into the air in Chester

Firefighters are battling a large fire at a house in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday evening, officials said.