Merion Fire Company of Ardmore
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6/15/2026 | 1608 Hours – Station 25 responded to 233 E. Lancaster Ave. for a reported odor of gas inside the building. Firefighters investigated the source of the odor, checking both the roof and third-floor office areas. Crews located a small product spill on the roof and confirmed there were no additional hazards. After the investigation was completed, the scene was turned over to the property owner and Servpro for cleanup.
6/15/2026 | 0542 Hours – Station 25 assisted Station 23 on the 1100 block of W. Lancaster Ave. in Rosemont for a reported odor of smoke in a commercial building. Upon arrival, crews investigated and traced the odor to a malfunctioning motor on a rooftop air handling unit. The situation was quickly mitigated, and crews returned to service without incident.
6/15/2026 | 1253 Hours – Station 25 responded to the intersection of Old Gulph and Williamson Roads in Haverford for a report of a vehicle trapped in high water. Heavy storms earlier in the day caused stream levels to rise, creating hazardous conditions in the area. Crews investigated the vehicle and confirmed that no occupants were inside. Remember: Never drive through flooded roadways. Just a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle, and road conditions beneath the water may be unknown.
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