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Berwyn honors 21 firefighters for response to BP gas‑station explosion; no injuries reported
Summary
The council recognized 21 members of the Berwyn Fire Department for their response to a July 24 explosion at a BP station on Hagen Avenue; officials said crews contained fires, ventilated an endangered restaurant and prevented further explosions during a multi‑hour incident.
The Berwyn City Council formally commended 21 members of the Berwyn Fire Department for their response to an explosion at the BP gas station at 6749 Hagen Avenue on July 24, 2025.
Fire Chief Coniglio described a rapidly escalating incident in which a high‑voltage power line arcing on the ground ignited an underground gas line, and subsequent events culminated in a large explosion that leveled the gas station. "Their quick action set the tone for what would become a five‑hour long battle to protect lives and property," Chief Coniglio said, praising…
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