SPS Technologies, Montgomery County and Massive

Fire crews battle massive industrial fire at Montgomery County’s SPS Technologies
SPS Technologies manufactures fasteners and other small metal equipment for the aerospace and other industries, said Abington Fire Marshal Chris Platz. Fire officials were initially concerned that if some of the heat treating chemicals used at the facility mixed, they could form arsenic, said Abington Fire Chief Mike Jones.
Update: Massive industrial fire at SPS Technologies in Montgomery County prompts evacuation order
A massive fire at SPS Technologies in Montgomery County forced schools to close and prompted an evacuation order in Abington Township.
SPS Technologies warehouse fire in Montgomery County continues to cause problems
Days after a huge fire tore through a warehouse at SPS Technologies in Montgomery County, schools in the nearby area remain closed.
Montgomery County commissioners note SPS Technologies disaster during scheduled meeting
Commission Chair Neil Makhija reported that, so far, no dangerous chemicals or materials had been found in the area of the fire.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, officials urge people to avoid area of massive fire at SPS
During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, officials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, urged people to stay away from the site of a massive industrial fire in Abington Township. Residents have been asked to evacuate amid air quality concerns.
Massive fire burning at SPS Technologies in Abington Township, Pennsylvania
Emergency officials are urging residents within a one-mile radius of the fire at SPS Technologies to shelter in place.
Residents told to evacuate as crews battle SPS Technologies fire
Residents were advised to voluntarily evacuate as crews continue to battle a massive fire at the SPS Technologies building in Abington Township, Pennsylvania.
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