Employee Knocks Down Electrical Fire At Newtown Athletic Club's Village Farm

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — An electrical fire was quickly put out by an employee Thursday morning at the Newtown Athletic Club's Village Farm off of Woodbourne Road.

Firefighters from Langhorne-Middletown and Newtown Fire Rescue were dispatched to the farm for a reported dwelling fire. Upon arrival, crews found that an employee had already extinguished the fire, which was contained to the exterior of a building.

The firefighters said the quick actions by the NAC employee prevented further damage or injury.

While waiting for PECO to arrive to address the electrical issue, the NAC staff took the fire crews on a tour of the property. During the tour, firefighters met some of the farm's resident animals, including a zebra, highland cows, goats, and horses.

"We're proud of the diverse community we serve and are honored to help protect all of its residents and visitors," said the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company in a Facebook posting.

Visiting with the farm's zebra. (Middletown Fire & Emergency Services)

Making new friends at the farm. (Middletown Fire & Emergency Services)

Okay, where's the food? (Middletown Fire & Emergency Services)