Merion Fire Company of Ardmore

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8/12/26 0926 Odor of Gas

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8/12/2026 | 0926 Hours – Ardmore firefighters responded to several businesses on Greenfield Avenue, directly across from the fire station, for a reported gas odor and possible leak.

Crews investigated the affected stores, secured the area, and requested PECO to the scene. PECO located and addressed the gas leak while Station 25 personnel remained on location to ventilate the building and help ensure the affected spaces were safe.

Gas odors should always be taken seriously. If you smell natural gas, leave the area, avoid using electrical switches or anything that could create a spark, and call 911 from a safe location.

8/5/26 1322 Wire Fire

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8/5/2026 | 1322 Hours – Station 25 responded to the intersection of Mill Creek and Old Gulph Roads for a report of a tree branch resting on energized electrical wires that had caught fire.

Chief 25, Engine 25, and Engine 25-1 arrived and secured the area to protect the public from the energized wires and any falling debris while awaiting the arrival of PECO. As a precaution, firefighters thoroughly soaked the area beneath the wires to ensure no fire had spread to the surrounding vegetation.

Electrical emergencies can be extremely dangerous. If you encounter downed wires, sparking electrical equipment, or burning vegetation near power lines, stay well away from the area and call 911. Always assume power lines are energized until the utility company confirms otherwise.

7/31/26 1506 Transformer Fire

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7/31/2026 | 1506 Hours – Station 25 responded to Booth Lane in Haverford for a report of a utility pole transformer on fire that was dropping burning debris to the ground.

Chief 25, Engine 25, and Engine 25-1 arrived and secured the area to protect the public from the energized equipment and falling debris while awaiting the arrival of PECO. Once the utility company arrived, the scene was stabilized, turned over to PECO for further investigation and repairs, and the company returned to service.

Utility incidents involving downed wires or damaged transformers can be extremely dangerous. If you encounter sparking electrical equipment or downed power lines, stay well away from the area and immediately notify 911. Always assume electrical equipment is energized until the utility company confirms otherwise.

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

Phone: 610-642-9580

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