State Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) has expressed his appreciation for the first responders working to contain a large fire at the Oldcastle APG Lawn and Garden facility in Jackson Township. The fire, which began recently, has required a multi-alarm response from firefighters across York County, as well as neighboring counties and Maryland.
In a statement, Grove said, “As crews continue to battle the fire at the Oldcastle APG Lawn and Garden facility in Jackson Townshp, I want to express my thanks and gratitude to all the first responders who have been working to extinguish the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
“Firefighters from across York County, as well as neighboring counties and Maryland, have been fearlessly working to not only put out the massive mulch fire, but to also prevent it from spreading to nearby homes, forests and farmlands. We are eternally grateful for their efforts. I also want to thank the firefighters who have been transferred to York County station to ensure that there is adequate fire protection.
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all first responders who have helped, and continue to help, bring this fire under control.”
No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire. Firefighters are working not only to extinguish the blaze but also to prevent it from spreading to nearby residential areas and agricultural land. Additional personnel have been transferred into York County stations to maintain fire protection services in the area.
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