Authorities Investigating Heavy Fire In Upper Providence Saturday

UPPER PROVIDENCE, PA — A blaze in Upper Providence early Saturday is under investigation by authorities after it caused heavy damage to a building.

The incident occurred just after midnight, at around 12:26 a.m., on Gay Street in Upper Providence Township, authorities said.

Crews were encountered with heavy fire when they arrived on the scene.

The blaze was put under control within 30 minutes. Officials said that a recently installed fire hydrant on 4th and Gay streets was crucial in quelling the blaze.

The Royersford Fire Department was joined by crews from Limerick, Linfield, Trappe, Spring City, and the RIT Team from Skippack & Friendship Ambulance at the scene.

The Upper Providence Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the incident.

Image via Royersford Fire Department