Haz-Mat response West Brandywine

Today at 2:06 PM, Wagontown Fire Company was dispatched along with the East Brandywine Fire Co. to a reported HazMat incident in the 200 block of Barons Hill Rd, West Brandywine Township.

Initial reports indicated the caller heard a loud pop and observed a propane tank smoking on the side of the residence. Due to the nature of the call, the Chester County HazMat Team was automatically dispatched along with Westwood EMS.

Squad 35 made the response and arrived behind Engine 49-2, crews from both units conducted a thorough investigation, crews determined that the relief valve on the exterior propane tank had activated, which caused the audible pop and visible discharge. There was no leak and no further hazard present. Chief 35 assumed command, and Chief 15 was advised and continued in for a staff response and cancelled the rest of the Haz Mat Team.

Units cleared the scene about 1/2 hour later.