Last night at approximately 11pm, PFC was dispatched to the area of E
By Paoli Fire Company
July 23, 2025
Central Ave and Fennerton Rd in Paoli for a report of smoke outside. Squad 3, Chief 3, MICU3 and Engine 3-5 all arrived on scene within 4 minutes and found a Septa Regional Rail train at the platform of Paoli station with the rear two cars on fire. Chief 3 assumed command, upgraded the call to a working fire and requested additional resources. Multiple companies responded from Chester, Montgomery and Delaware Counties. Units operated for approximately 3 hrs to complete extinguishment and overhaul. Paoli Fire Company thanks all of our mutual aid partners who responded. Berwyn Fire Company Malvern Fire Company Tredyffrin Township Police Department Newtown Square Fire Company West Whiteland Fire Company Lionville Fire Company Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS Good Will Fire Company #2 of West Chester Good Fellowship Ambulance Goshen Fire Company East Whiteland Fire Company Chester County Department of Emergency Services Chester County Fire Marshal’s Office SEPTA Transit Police Amtrak Police Septa Amtrak
Special thank you to the companies who covered the local area during the extended operation: Rocky Run Fire Company Broomall Fire Company