Crime & Safety
Major Weekend House Fire In Tredyffrin Shuts Roads Down
Storming through snow banks, and up a long, uncleared driveway, firefighters battled a huge blaze at a Tredyffrin home this weekend.
TREDYFFRIN, PA -- Firefighters battled a major house fire on Irish Road in Tredyffrin Township on Saturday.
The blaze led to road closures and power outages in the nearby area.
Units were called to the scene at about 11:26 a.m. Saturday.
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Black smoke was billowing from the home near the intersection with Carol Lane.
Firefighters trooped through the snow to battle the blaze. The home had a long driveway that was still covered in snow from last weekend’s blizzard.
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One fire hydrant had been partially dug out, but the other one was not.
Officials said an initial interior attack was unable to prevent the collapse of floors and ceilings. Crews then initiated an exterior attack, and were able to bring the blaze under control before 4:30 p.m.
No injuries were reported.
It’s not yet known what caused the blaze.
Image courtesy Berwyn Fire Company.
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