Large Fire at SPS Technologies Forces Shelter-in-Place Order in Jenkintown, PA
A significant fire at SPS Technologies led to school closures and a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.
The situation quickly morphed into a multiple-alarm fire, ultimately becoming a four-alarm fire at 1:11 a.m., the city of Abington announced in a press release.
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The shelter in place order was in effect until the incident was under control because smoke and particulates from the fire were filtering across the area, officials said.
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The shelter in place order was in effect until the incident was under control because smoke and particulates from the fire were filtering across the area, officials said.
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Summary
On February 18, 2025, a massive fire erupted at SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, PA, around 9:30 PM. Witnesses reported explosions inside the facility. All employees evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported. Schools and businesses in the area were closed, and residents were advised to shelter in place due to air quality concerns. A robust firefighting response included 68 fire companies. Hazmat crews are monitoring the situation, with no immediate threats detected. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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