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Assist to Coatesville on a Large Natural Gas Leak
By Watch Desk
January 4, 2026
On Sunday afternoon at around 15:54 Hours the Company was dispatched to assist the Coatesville Fire Department on an underground gas leak in the 300 Block of Charles St. in the city's West End. Engine and Squad 35 responded, Engine was assigned to Madison St. to check the residences from Strode to Hope Ave for gas or issues. Squad 35 was relocated to Sta. 41 to cover the area. Crews from Engine 35 metered the residences and reported conditions to command.
While on Stand By, Squad 35 responded on an Electrical Fire on Horizon Dr. in East Fallowfield covering the 44 units that were tied up on the gas leak.
Crews cleared a little after 7pm after PECO secured the leak and we were released by Command.
