There is new information on the fire that quickly destroyed dozens of cars and damage a building in Delaware County. The NBC10 Investigators are looking into allegations that the warehouse that went up in flames may have gone unchecked for years of possible violations. NBC10’s Harry Hairston has the story.
A fire at a facility in Colwyn, Delaware County spread to more than one dozen cars and a building Tuesday night as firefighters spent hours battling the inferno.
The two-alarm fire started at the Ellis Business Plaza on 522 Ellis Avenue around 11 p.m.. At least 15 cars caught fire and flames spread to a nearby building as more than 100 firefighters -- up to 150 people -- battled back the flames.
Firefighters had a water supply issue that led to crews re-positioning to attack the fire from above, said Darby Fire Chief Daniel Traband.
Firefighters got the blaze under control between 2 to 3 a.m.
Amazingly no one was hurt. People living nearby did however need to cover their faces to avoid breathing in the fumes.
"Hazmat was called because there was a cloud in the area and it was unknown what was burning inside the building," said Traband. "Hazmat did declare everything was safe."
Officials have not yet determined a cause. Several witnesses reported hearing the sound of an explosion during the fire and firefighters said it felt like the earth shook.
