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Crew were sent to Parker Paving, 1415 Morton Ave., Chester, about 1:50 p.m. Friday for heavy black smoke.
Crews were sent in with the notifications that there were argon bottles inside and multiple explosions.
A second alarm was struck and manpower was asked to stage at Chester Pike and Bullens Lane.
The chief on scene said that, upon arrival, crews found a fully aflame large garage. There were numerous lines in service and the crews were making good progress, he added.
Brush fires were set off by the flames, and they, too, were being attacked. Fire investigators were summoned to the scene.
The bulk of the fire was knocked down, according to a 2:30 p.m. transmission, and the incident was placed under control about 10 minutes later.
Meanwhile, crews were called to a house fire in the 100 block of Conestoga Road in Radnor Township at the same time.
Stations from Chester and Montgomery counties were brought in as well.
At 10 minutes into the incident, the chief on the scene reported that the bulk of the fire was "knocked" and extensive overhaul was expected. At 20 minutes in, the incident was placed under control.
This information was from fire radio traffic and official details on each incident were not yet available.
Originally Published: October 18, 2024 at 2:10 p.m.
