3 days ago · JENKINTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Schools were closed and residents were ordered to shelter-in-place Tuesday after a large fire broke out at an aerospace manufacturer’s facility in a town north of Philadelphia, officials said. The fire broke out at SPS Technologies in Jenkintown around 9:30 p.m. Monday.

2 days ago · Some SEPTA stops remain closed due to Abington fire. SEPTA Regional Rail lines that had been shut down due to fire were running Wednesday morning, SEPTA announced, but trains will not stop at stations near the fire — Glenside Station, …

3 days ago · The fire broke out at SPS Technologies in Jenkintown around 9:30 p.m. Monday and witnesses said there was an explosion and flames could be seen inside the warehouse, the Abington Township Police ...

4 days ago · At a press conference earlier this week, Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy said the fire escalated to four alarms by 1 a.m., and nearly 70 fire companies, including mostly volunteers ...

2 days ago · Fire crews continue to douse the remnants of the four-alarm inferno at SPS Technologies. Although it has not been completely extinguished, local authorities are lifting Tuesday’s evacuation order and shelter-in-place order. Officials in Abington, Cheltenham and Jenkintown will continue to monitor the situation in the event of another flare-up.

2 days ago · The fire started Monday night with an explosion at the 500,000-square-foot factory on Highland Road, near the border of Abington and Jenkintown. About 60 employees evacuated the building, and no ...

3 days ago · Montgomery County residents near aerospace parts supplier SPS Technologies remained under a shelter-in-place order following a massive fire that tore through the company’s Abington industrial complex late Monday. The blaze has prompted concerns over air quality and water runoff, as the company is ...

3 days ago · Firefighters are continuing to battle a 4-alarm fire at a warehouse in Montgomery County. The fire started at 9:43 p.m. Monday at SPS Technologies on 301 Highland Ave in Jenkintown. Abington Township Police have announced a shelter in place due to heavy smoke and dangerous air quality concerns.

2 days ago · Although the fire remains active, officials say it is contained as of 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The Source: The information in this story is from SKYFOX and Jenkintown police. Crime & Public Safety News ...

3 days ago · JENKINTOWN, Pa. — Days after a huge fire tore through a warehouse at SPS Technologies in Montgomery County, prompting evacuations and school closures, problems are continuing into Wednesday.