FNN Article Update © Saturday, April 4, 2026. Images of the fire posted by Wellsboro Fire Department © April 4, 2026. Article updated on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. A GoFundMe Link has been added below.
WELLSBORO, PA – On Saturday, April 4, 2026, fire crews from Wellsboro, Middlebury and a Rapid Intervention Team from Westfield, were dispatched to a structural fire around 12:35 PM in Delmar Township.
Images here posted by Middlebury Township Volunteer Fire Department © April 4, 2026.
The fire was reported by someone at the residence of 1820 Route 362 around 12:32 PM. It was noted that construction was being done on a room in the home when it caught on fire. The home was evacuated as flames quickly spread through the 45-year-old two bedroom ranch style home.
(Images provided by Lonny Frost © April 4, 2026).
Wellsboro fire personnel who arrived on scene by 12:44 PM. It was reported by fire personnel that this was a working fire. Heavy smoke and flames were noted.
A second alarm was issued around 12:44 PM and fire units from Galeton, Mansfield, Morris, and a Rehab unit from Blossburg Fire Department were next to be dispatched.
Flames had quickly spread throughout the single level home before fire apparatus was able to arrive on scene. As units arrived on scene firefighters went on an offensive attack on the blaze.
Route 362 was closed at Lewis Road where traffic was turned around and redirected back into Wellsboro Borough around 12:55 PM.
The fire was brought under control by 1:17 PM, however, there was an extensive overhaul as firefighters checked for hot spots and continued to soak down the home.
A fill site was set up along West Ave near UPMC Urology at 1:34 PM by Middlebury Fire Department.
Around 1:42 PM the fire was reported out but crews remained on scene as crews continued working overhaul.
Fill Site along West Ave. Images provided by Lonny Frost © April 4, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge).
Images of Mansfield Hose Company Tanker and Ladder Truck provided by Lonny Frost © April 4, 2026.
Fire crews were finally cleared from the fire scene around 3:00 PM.
Allen and Sandi Squires lost nearly everything as the home was a complete loss.
osted a heart touching update on Sunday evening.
To all the first responders who gave up the time in their day to help myself Al and my wife Sandi, in fighting the most horrific house fire, that we ever seen.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
We no longer can live in our house, but the good Lord and the Wellsboro / Tioga community have given us more than a home. It gave us a community of friendship and love that we really never knew existed.
We were placed in a furnished home with roof and heat by a very dear person of this community.
Again God Bless everyone in this wonderful county
THANK AGAIN
Allen and Sandi
Although the couple had insurance, many know that recovery takes time and urgent expenses begin right away. The following fundraiser is meant to help cover the Squires’ immediate emergency needs while they work through the insurance process.
FNN received a GoFundMe link set up by the couple’s son, Marc Squires. So if you wish to donate any amount simply click on the provided link to do so – https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-parents-recover-after-losing-their-home-in-a-fire?attribution_id=sl:48df8eea-3151-400f-8bfa-880c4c7cee39&lang=en_US&ts=1775526963&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_tb-amp20_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
Donations will go toward:
- temporary housing and lodging
- clothing and shoes
- toiletries and personal care items
- food and groceries
- medications and prescriptions
- day-to-day essentials
- replacing basic household necessities
FNN has not released any other fundraisers at this time nor have we received a any donation drop-off locations. If anyone has any new information on needed items, fundraisers and drop-off locations, please notify FNN through our Facebook page or by sending a message to First NewsNow1@gmail.com.
Images after fire posted by Middlebury Township Volunteer Fire Department © April 4, 2026.
Images of home taken several years ago before the fire provided by FNN Reader.
