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