HOUSE FIRE

Trash can fire spreads to walls of home, multiple people evacuated, reports say

The incident occurred on the 600 block of Lakevue Drive in Willow Grove

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

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A fire that started in a trash can spread to the walls of a home on the 600 block of Lakevue Drive in Upper Moreland on Thursday night at 8:42 p.m., according to Montgomery County dispatch.

All occupants have been excavated and the fire has been knocked down, according to reports.

The Fire Chief reported visual fire upon arrival, according to reports.

Emergency crews the Upper Moreland Fire Department, Enterprise Fire Company of Hatboro, and Roslyn Fire Company are on scene.

Expect traffic delays in the area of the York Road and Terwood Road.

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Robby Chakler

Robby Chakler is a veteran journalist/editor with nearly 20 years of experience in print and online media. He has worked at daily print newspapers, magazines and online publications. He grew up in Huntingdon Valley and has stayed in the local Montgomery County area since graduating from Penn State University in 2006, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism.