February 18, 2023
At 7:29 pm, Limerick Fire Dept was dispatched for a building fire at the abandoned Kinsey Distillery. Ladder 51, Engine 51, Tanker 51, Squad 51, Rescue 51, Utility 51-2, Assistant 51, Chief 51, and 51 Fire Police responded. Also dispatched to assist were Royersford Fire Department - Ladder 98, Ridge Fire Company - Engine 62-1, and Norco Fire Company - Engine 64-5. A resident in the area reported seeing flames from the backyard. A trash fire on the first floor of the warehouse was found. The building was in the process of being demolished. The crew from Chester Engine 62-1 extinguished the fire and checked for extension. Due to equipment blocking the main entrance to the warehouse, apparatus from 51 and 98 stood by on Main Street. All were made available at 8:22 pm.