Perkiomen Township House Fire - 10/31/2026

At 1937, Saturday October 31st, 2026, Perkiomen Township Fire Company and automatic aid companies, including Station 52, were dispatched to the 200 block of Lexington Rd within Perkiomen Township for a building fire. Montgomery County 911 center began receiving multiple callers reporting a "house on fire", which alerted additional companies on the Working Fire Dispatch. Captain 66 (Perkiomen) arrived on location first, reporting a middle of the group townhome with fire showing. Ladder 52 arrived first, split the crew placing a 2 1/2" hand-line in service. In total, 4 hand-lines were in service from Ladder 52's apparatus. The balance of the crew completed various truck company functions, including throwing egress ladders, searching for extension, and completing a search. Engine 52 also responded with additional manpower and ventilated the fire building's roof, providing relief for companies operating on the fire floors. Chief 52 held the "Division 1 Supervisor" throughout the incident. Lower Frederick operated in conjunction with mutual aid companies for around 3 1/2 hours, before returning to station and placing equipment back in service.