Fire Injures 3 Destroys Auto Shops, Apartments in Green Tree, PA

Two significant fires impacted auto repair businesses in different locations recently. In Melton, a suspicious fire at Redline Auto Electrics and Airconditioning caused extensive damage to the factory, prompting a police investigation and a call for witnesses to come forward. Meanwhile, in Green Tree, a fire and subsequent explosion at Joe's Auto Classics and a neighboring hybrid vehicle repair shop led to injuries and the destruction of two apartments, displacing tenants and damaging multiple businesses. The explosion was reportedly caused by burning hybrid vehicle batteries, and the fire marshal is investigating the cause. Despite significant smoke and flame damage, Joe's Auto Classics avoided major damage, and the owner is working on restoration plans. Emergency responders managed to extinguish the fire within about 90 minutes, with at least two people injured and one hospitalized.