UPDATE: Damage from Sunday fire in Chambersburg cost over half million, fire dept says

Update: Chambersburg Fire Department estimates the cost of the three-alarm blaze on W. Washington St. Sunday to reach $650,000, according to Assistant Chief Ben Myers. Investigation of the cause of the fire is still ongoing.

"Because of the severity of the fire, it is taking longer than a typical investigation," Myers said.

Check back on our website for more details as the investigation unfolds. 

Previous: A fire of unknown cause damaged buildings on West Washington Street Sunday.

Nana's Wash House at 37 W. Washington St., and residential apartments at 39 W. Washington St. and 41 W. Washington St. were destroyed by flames and smoke damage.

The Chambersburg Fire Department responded to a call of an apartment fire at 4:45 p.m. at 37 W. Washington St. The first engine arrived on the scene at 4:49 p.m, and flames were already spilling from a second-floor apartment and an extension into adjoining buildings, according to the Chambersburg Fire Department.

Additional units were quickly requested, as deteriorating conditions and hot, humid weather could affect extinguishing efforts.

Firefighters searched both buildings and tried to fight flames from the inside but were pulled out for safety concerns. Flames were under control in about 30 minutes, but a third alarm was requested at 5:36 p.m. to ensure all hotspots were extinguished, according to the department.

Two civilians were transported and treated at Chambersburg Hospital for smoke inhalation, along with two firefighters for heat-related issues.  All have been released, according to authorities.  

Thirteen residents have been displaced and are now being assisted by the Red Cross.

A total of 74 responders from 18 agencies assisted: 

• Chambersburg Fire Department
• Franklin Fire Department
• New Franklin Fire Department
• Letterkenny Fire Department
• Geisinger EMS
• Marion Fire Department and EMS
• Fayetteville Fire Department and EMS
• Pleasant Hall Fire Department
• West End Fire and Rescue
• St. Thomas Fire Department
• Vigilant Hose Company
• Cumberland Valley Hose Company
• Shippensburg EMS
• Mont Alto Fire Department
• Waynesboro Fire Department
• Franklin County Air Unit
• South Mountain Fire Department
• Franklin County Department of Emergency Services

Local residents donated cases of water for firefighters battling the blaze, and First Lutheran Church on West Washington Street opened its doors as a place for them to cool down. 

The last fire department unit cleared at 11:00 pm.  

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