At 4:53 PM County communications alerted Kimberton (61) for an appliance fire on Hickory Grove Road in East Vincent Twp. The Deputy & Assistant Chief from the Ridge Fire (62) station were the first to arrive and reported fire from the dishwasher and the home charged with smoke. An engine from Station 62 (Ridge Fire) was added to the alarm with manpower running short. The Ridge Chief's hit the fire with a dry power extinguisher prior to the fire apparatus arrival. Upon the arrival of fire units, they removed the unit from the kitchen and checked the home with a thermal imaging camera. Having found no fire extension, they began venting the home with fans. Units cleared the scene just prior to 6 PM. The cause is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's office and smoke damage is being remediated by Belfor Restorations from Exton.