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8/29/26 2227 Building Investigation

09.01.2026 by Graham Fuller //

8/29/2026 | 2227 Hours – Ardmore firefighters responded to a residence on Hamilton Road in Wynnewood for a reported odor of smoke inside the home.

Crews conducted an extensive investigation lasting approximately one hour, checking the residence to locate the source of the odor. The investigation eventually led firefighters to equipment located within a crawlspace.

Calls like this demonstrate the importance of thoroughly investigating any unexplained odor of smoke. If you smell smoke in your home and cannot immediately identify the source, don’t hesitate to call 911 and let firefighters investigate.

Categories // Alerts Tags // #Ardmore, #CommunitySafety, #Firefighters, #FireSafety, #LMFD, #MerionFireCompany, #Station25, #Wynnewood

8/28/26 1551 Fire Alarm

08.28.2026 by Graham Fuller //

8/28/2026 | 1551 Hours – Station 25 responded to 170 Lakeside Road for a reported fire alarm.

Upon arrival, Ardmore firefighters encountered a smoke condition near the elevator and began investigating the source. Crews determined that an overheated pump was responsible for the smoke.

Firefighters secured the affected area and checked for any signs of fire or extension before clearing the scene.

Fire alarm activations can be caused by many different situations, but every alarm is treated as a potential emergency until our crews can investigate and determine that the building is safe.

Categories // Alerts Tags // #Ardmore, #CommunitySafety, #EmergencyServices, #FireAlarm, #Firefighters, #LMFD, #MerionFireCompany, #Station25

8/27/26 1823 Odor of Gas

08.28.2026 by Graham Fuller //

8/27/2026 | 1823 Hours – Station 25 responded to 21 Cricket Ave. for a reported odor of natural gas inside the building.

Upon arrival, Ardmore firefighters investigated the building to determine the source of the odor and check for any potential hazards. Reports of natural gas odors are always taken seriously. If you smell gas inside a building, leave the area, avoid anything that could create a spark, and call 911 from a safe location

Categories // Alerts Tags // #Ardmore, #CommunitySafety, #EmergencyServices, #Firefighters, #GasOdor, #LMFD, #MerionFireCompany, #Station25

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Merion Fire Company of Ardmore
35 Greenfield Ave,
Ardmore, PA 19003

Phone: 610-642-9580

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