Avon Wheel Shed Fire |
| January 24, 2026 | |
| At 1652 hours, the Avondale Fire Company was dispatched along with West Grove Fire Company for a reported shed on fire in the Avon Wheel Mobile Home Park in London Grove Township. Squad 23 responded with 6 personnel moments after dispatch, alongside Deputy 23. Deputy 23 arrived first and found a shed out in the woods with smoke and fire showing. Squad 23 arrived as the first due engine laying 600 feet of 5-inch supply line as well as deploying a 300-foot attack line to the seat of the fire. Deputy 23 held West Grove Command along with Chief 22 of West Grove Fire Company. West Grove's Engine 22-1 assisted with overhaul operations. All units cleared the scene at 1733 hours without incident. |
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| Units: | Deputy, Squad, Tanker |
| Mutual Aid: | 22 (West Grove), Chester County Fire Marshall and State Police Fire Marshall |