Crime & Safety

Brush Fire Breaks Out After Tree Falls On Wires: Berwyn Fire Co

A large tree fell on power lines Tuesday night, causing a brush fire in Tredyffrin Township, according to the Berwyn Fire Company.

TREDYFFRIN, PA — A tree fell on power lines, causing a brush fire, Tuesday night in Tredyffrin Township, according to the Berwyn Fire Company.

Firefighters were called to the 800 block of Old State Road in Tredyffrin at about 5:28 p.m. for a report of a brush fire.

Crews found a large tree that fell on power lines causing the fire, according to the fire company.

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PECO was called to the scene as firefighters worked to prevent the fire from spreading through the wooded area.

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