Live Updates: SPS Technologies fire remains active in Abington

What to Know

A massive fire that started at the SPS Technologies building on 301 Highland Avenue in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, on Monday, Feb. 17, remained active two days later on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
About 60 workers were at the site at the time the fire broke out. Officials said they are all accounted for and no injuries were reported.
Officials have not revealed the cause of the fire but said there were multiple explosions inside the facility.
A shelter-in-place was in effect for residents and businesses within a one mile radius of the fire. The shelter-in-place and evacuation recommendation was lifted on Wednesday, at 11 a.m.
The fire caused SEPTA to suspend their Lansdale/Doylestown, West Trenton and Warminster regional rail lines. Those lines reopened on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The Noble Train Station, Glenside Train Station and Jenkintown Train Station remain closed until further notice, however.
All schools in the Abington, Jenkintown and Cheltenham school districts were closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19, due to the fire. Officials announced that Abington schools will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 20.
During a Wednesday morning press conference, officials said the air quality in the area is safe. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and local hazmat teams continue to monitor.

SPS Technologies shared a message Wednesday to the community following the fire that started at the factory in Abington on Monday night.

The company confirmed that none of their employees were hurt in the fire and that they are working on evaluating the damage caused.

SPS Technologies has asked us to share the below flyer. They have established a community hotline for questions or concerns. Residents can call 215-572-3326 or email ContactSPS@pccairframe.com. pic.twitter.com/wreo1Anxet
— Abington Township (@AbingtonPA) February 20, 2025

In the message, neighbors are being asked to call the company at 215-572-3326 or email them at ContactSPS@pccairframe.com if you have any questions or concerns about the fire.

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The district took to Facebook to announce that the schools would return to normal.

Classes for all students within the School District of Jenkintown will be held virtually on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Officials with the district took to Facebook to announce that the schools will be deep cleaned with classes returning to in-person learning on Friday.

For the complete message from the Superintendent Dr. Jill Takacs, click here.

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All Abington School District schools will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 20, officials announced on Wednesday.

The schools had been closed after Monday's massive fire at the SPS Technologies building.

Schools in the Jenkintown School District have also been closed due to the fire. Officials have not yet revealed if those schools will reopen on Thursday as well.

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Officials provided an update on the massive fire at the SPS Technologies building in Abington Township. Officials said the shelter-in-place and evacuation recommendation for impacted residents will be lifted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. They also said the air quality and drinking water in the area are safe.

The shelter-in-place and evacuation recommendations for homes and businesses impacted by the SPS Technologies fire in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, was lifted on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Officials said the decision was made in consultation with federal, state, county and local officials, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and HAZMAT teams.

"Residents in the Evacuation zone may return to their homes and residents and businesses in the Shelter-in-Place zone may resume normal activities," an Abington Township spokesperson wrote. "The EPA and DEP will continue to monitor air and water conditions to ensure public safety. No hazards have been detected in the area surrounding the fire and the area has been deemed safe. If conditions change, the public will be notified immediately of protective actions to be taken."

Any residents who need help returning to their homes may call 610-635-4300.

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UPDATE: This article is no longer being updated. Get the latest updates on the fire here.

Residents evacuated as crews continue to battle a massive fire at the SPS Technologies building in Abington Township, Pennsylvania.

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Tuesday afternoon, the Abington Township Emergency Operations Center and Jenkintown Emergency Management advised all residents and businesses in the following areas to evacuate within the hour:

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