Crime & Safety

3-Alarm Blaze Battled At Montgomery Co. Strip Mall

Breaking: Crews battled a three-alarm fire on Cheltenham Avenue Thursday evening.

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CHELTENHAM, PA — Crews battled a three -alarm fire on Cheltenham Avenue Thursday evening.

The incident occurred on the 1900 block at around 8:30 p.m.

Thec cause of the fire is not yet known.

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The blaze is concentrated at a beauty salon on the first story, according to MontcoFireAlerts.

The area was evacuated.

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The fire was ultimately battled back and extinguished by crews from several surrounding municipalities.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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