Firefighters Tackle Basement Fire at McDonald's in Tredyffrin Twp.
 
By WatchDesk
August 23, 2021
 

BERWYN, PA - On Saturday, August 21st at 1:31 p.m., the Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to the McDonald’s in the 200 block of W. Swedesford Rd. in Tredyffrin Township for a building fire. Automatic mutual aid from the Paoli Fire Company, Malvern Fire Company, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Co. and Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS was also requested on the initial response.

The crew of Berwyn Engine 2-1 and Chief 2 arrived on location with smoke showing and all employees and patrons evacuated. The Tredyffrin Township Police Department also confirmed all occupants were safely out of the building.

Firefighters worked together and extinguished a basement fire. Smoke was removed from the building using several fans. The business is closed until further notice and the cause of the fire is accidental. No first responder injuries reported.

Additional assistance was provided at the scene by Radnor Fire Company, Narberth Ambulance, Gladwyne Volunteer Fire Company, PECO, Chester County Department of Emergency Services Fire Marshal’s Office and BELFOR Property Restoration - Exton.
 
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Paoli Tower 3 setup in the background to check the roof during the fire.
Paoli Tower 3 setup in the background to check the roof during the fire.
 
Berwyn Engine 2-1 responded from the substation and was the first arriving unit to the fire.
Berwyn Engine 2-1 responded from the substation and was the first arriving unit to the fire.
One of several fans setup to help remove smoke from the building.
One of several fans setup to help remove smoke from the building.
 
Firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire in the basement of the McDonalds. This was one of two access points to the basement.
Firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire in the basement of the McDonalds. This was one of two access points to the basement.
The high heat in the basement caused the door closer to melt.
The high heat in the basement caused the door closer to melt.
 
Firefighters worked diligently to ensure the fire was extinguished and that further damage was limited to the business.
Firefighters worked diligently to ensure the fire was extinguished and that further damage was limited to the business.
A postfire view of some of the area that was on fire in the basement.
A postfire view of some of the area that was on fire in the basement.