Berwyn Crews Assist County HazMat Team at Wayne Industrial Facility
Photo by Courtesy of Berwyn Fire Company
Photo by Courtesy of Berwyn Fire Company
Photo by Courtesy of Berwyn Fire Company
— September 12, 2026 —Fire and hazardous-materials crews responded early Saturday morning to a reported spill inside the Johnson Matthey facility on Devon Park Drive in Tredyffrin Township.
The incident was reported at approximately 3:05 a.m. at the industrial facility. Berwyn Fire Company and the Chester County Department of Emergency Services Emergency Services Hazardous Materials Response Team were dispatched to the scene.
Berwyn Engine 102 and Safety 2 arrived and found that all workers had been evacuated from the building. Firefighters confirmed a large spill inside and restricted access until the county HazMat team arrived.
Berwyn fire and EMS personnel then assisted the Chester County HazMat team as crews worked to manage the hazardous condition. The county operates a specialized HazMat Response Team trained and equipped to identify, contain and mitigate hazardous-material emergencies.
Berwyn Chief 2, Engine 2 and MICU 2-1 also operated at the scene. Lewis Environmental was brought in to handle the cleanup.
According to the Berwyn Fire Company, the Johnson Matthey staff took quick action and all workers were safely evacuated. No worker injuries were reported, and the hazardous condition remained contained inside the building.
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