3/31/2025 1137 – The Merion Fire Company of Ardmore responded to the alley on the north side of the Ardmore Train Station that is under construction when a piece of heavy construction equipment severed an underground natural gas line. Firefighters shut down the roads, removed the construction workers, and evacuated a 3-story office building. PECO responded quickly and was able to cap the leak. Air monitoring was done by firefighters in several buildings. There were no injuries, but Anderson Ave was shut down for a few hours.

 

3/30/2025 0844 – The Building Fire dispatch was sent for 49 St James Place in Suburban Square, Ardmore, on the report of smoke in the building.  Ardmore responded with the assistance of Bryn Mawr, Penn Wynne, Narberth, and Gladwyne.  After a comprehensive search and consultation with Peco, an electrical problem in the area caused the issue, and Ardmore secured the scene.

3/27/2025 0347 – The Merion Fire Company responded to assist the Gladwyne Fire Company with a reported house fire on Glenmoor Road in Gladwyne.  An HVAC problem was found, and the incident was quickly handled.