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Massive fire at Pennsylvania aerospace plant prompts shelter-in-place order, evacuations

  • A massive fire occurred at SPS Technologies in Jenkintown around 9:30 p.m. Monday, leading to an explosion and visible flames inside the warehouse, according to the Abington Township Police Department.
  • A shelter-in-place order was issued due to smoke and particulates from the fire filtering across the area, and it remained until the incident was under control.
  • Hazmat crews monitored air quality and advised businesses within a 1-mile radius to remain closed until further notice, while the building was evacuated with no reported injuries.
  • Schools in the area were closed and residents were ordered to shelter in place, resulting in numerous road closures in Abington and Cheltenham townships.
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The Philadelphia TribuneThe Philadelphia Tribune

SPS Technologies fire prompts evacuations, lockdowns in Abington Township, Pa.

Residents evacuated as crews continue to battle a massive fire at the SPS Technologies building in Abington Township, Pennsylvania.

·Philadelphia, United States
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Slay NewsSlay News

Evacuation Orders Issued as Massive Fire Erupts at Pennsylvania Aerospace Plant

A massive fire has erupted at a major aerospace plant in Pennsylvania, according to reports. The post Evacuation Orders Issued as Massive Fire Erupts at Pennsylvania Aerospace Plant appeared first on Slay News.

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New York PostNew York Post

Pennsylvania aerospace plant fire triggers evacuations over air quality concerns

Residents in Abington Township, Pa. located closest to an industrial fire that started burning late Monday night, were ordered to voluntarily evacuate as officials worry about changing air quality conditions.

·New York, United States
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Philly VoicePhilly Voice

Industrial fire in Abington sent embers 'raining' on neighboring homes, leaving residents 'terrified and confused'

A four-alarm fire raged at the SPS Technologies manufacturing facility in Abington Township on Monday night and continued through the day Tuesday. Township officials issued a voluntary evacuation notice to about 700 people who live in the immediate vicinity of the complex. One resident described a strong chemical smell and embers entering their backyard during the fire.

·Philadelphia, United States
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ProtothemaProtothema

Large fire at aerospace company facility in Pennsylvania - Fears of exposure to toxic substances

In total, 68 fire units from various regions responded to the incident and about 60 workers were evacuated from the building

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The Indiana Gazette OnlineThe Indiana Gazette Online

Some residents, businesses asked to voluntarily evacuate after massive fire tears through SPS Technologies in Montco

The fire started around 9:45 p.m. Monday night in Abington Twp. At one point, residents within a half-mile radius were asked to shelter in place. Multiple schools will be closed today.

·Pennsylvania, United States
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NBC Philadelphia broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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