Haybales in New Garden Township
 
March 21, 2025
 

The West Grove Fire Company responded to assist Avondale 23 with a large fire involving hay bales at a mushroom growing complex in New Garden Township on a windy Friday afternoon.

Engine 22-1, Tanker 22, Brush 22, Engine 22-3 and fire police responded, joining with various other area fire companies in assisting Avondale. Crews were on location for several hours at the incident along Cooper Road at the intersection with Penn Green Road.

 
Units: Engine 22-1, Engine 22-3, Tanker 22, Brush 22, Fire Police
 
Mutual Aid: Avondale 23, Kennett Square 24, Longwood 25, Hockessin 19, Po-Mar-Lin 36, Chester County Fire Marshals