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Tredyffrin Township: Transformer Fire Closes Route 252
Firefighters are on the scene of transformer fire on the grounds of PECO plant, emergency officials report.

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Firefighters are on the scene of transformer fire on the grounds of PECO plant, emergency officials report.

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