Oxford Valley Golf Course Closed From Fire

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA —The Oxford Valley Golf Course was closed Wednesday after a suspected electrical fire damaged its clubhouse the day before, Bucks County officials said.

Employees inside the clubhouse of the county-owned golf course called 911 after they smelled and saw smoke outside the building, James O’Malley, spokesman for Bucks County's government, said in a press release.

Fire crews were dispatched to the call at 3:41 p.m. Tuesday, and brought the fire under control at 3:51 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

The Bucks County Fire Marshal’s Office believes the fire was the result of an electrical malfunction, as it appears to have started where wires for telephone and cable service enter the building.

The fire primarily damaged the roof and exterior of the clubhouse and caused smoke damage throughout the building. General Services will assess and address the needed repairs.

Oxford Valley Golf Course is part of the Bucks County Parks and Recreation Department and is operated by Spirit Golf Management.

While the course itself was not impacted by the fire, it will remain closed at least until a temporary office is in place.

Updates about course operations will be posted to Bucks County Parks and Recreation’s social media pages, including on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Bucks County Commissioners and the Parks and Recreation Department thank the Fairless Hills Fire Department, Falls Township Fire Department, Edgely Fired Department, Levittown Fire Department #1, Levittown Fire Department #2, William Penn Fire Department, Tullytown Fire Department, Penndel Fire Department, the Falls Township Fire Marsal, the Bucks County Fire Marshal, Levittown Fairless Hills Rescue Squad and Bucks County’s 911 staff for their swift and professional response to this incident.