Fallen tree, live wires, electrical fire reported in Cheltenham, according to reports

The incident occurred on the 7900 block of Jenkintown Road at 4:39 p.m.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

An electrical fire was sparked after a tree fell on power lines on the 7900 block of Jenkintown Road in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County Dispatch reported.

Witnesses reported that wires were sparking and arcing on Jenkintown Road, and a transformer was seen on the ground, according to reports.

There are currently live wires on Jenkintown Road, but the fire is under control, according to reports.

Emergency crews from Cheltenham Fire Company are on scene.

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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.