Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:45
Montco Fire Task Force 1 Deployed to Delaware County to assist on a building fire at Scully Welding. Units deployed were L7, L27, E400, E61, E53, E43, E33 & SD48.
Authorities evacuated everyone in a 3,000 foot radius of the explosion due to fears that there would be more, and larger, blasts.
The explosion happened around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at Scully Welding Supply at the intersection of Oak Avenue and MacDade Boulevard in Collingdale.
During that time, there was concern that the flames would hit two large propane tanks filled with gas. One of the tanks holds 33,000 cubic feet of propane gas, while the other has 18,000 feet of gas.
The American Red Cross said that approximately 200 residents were asked to leave their homes. Around 7:30 p.m., all residents were allowed back home.
Delaware County Emergency Services Director Ed Truitt says dispatchers received reports of multiple explosions, which were still ongoing when firefighters arrived.
Three workers were injured. One remains in serious condition at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Four firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries.
