Crime & Safety
Second Fire Breaks Out In Tredyffrin In 2 Days
The Berwyn Fire Company once again is crediting working smoke detectors for the safe evacuation of residents in Wednesday's fire.
BERWYN, PA – For the second time in two days, the Berwyn Fire Company is crediting working smoke detectors for the safe evacuation of residents during a fire in Berwyn Wednesday morning.
The fire company was called to the 1000 block of Old Lancaster Road at about 9:27 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22 for a stove fire.
Luckily, crews had the fire, which was upgraded to a house fire, under control by 9:35 a.m. and the scene was clear by 10:30 a.m.
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The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office ruled the fire accidental.
No injuries were reported in Wednesday's incident.
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"This fire was another great example in the past 48 hours of a citizen having a working smoke detector," the fire company said. "As a result, the resident was able to evacuate and call 9-1-1 from a safe location. Smoke detectors save lives!"
On Tuesday, a fire broke out at a home on Rampart Drive in Chesterbrook. The fire company said working smoke detectors made it possible for residents and four pets to be safely evacuated from the home.
Image via Berwyn Fire Company
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