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Massive Fire Destroys 40 Buses at SEPTA Depot

6/6/2025

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A fierce three-alarm fire engulfed SEPTA's Midvale depot in Philadelphia, devastating 40 decommissioned buses, including 15 electric models. With 150 firefighters battling the blaze, thick smoke billowed across the city, raising health alarms for residents. Thankfully, no injuries occurred, but the cause remains a mystery as air quality concerns linger.

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A fierce three-alarm fire engulfed SEPTA's Midvale depot in Philadelphia, devastating 40 decommissioned buses, including 15 electric models. With 150 firefighters battling the blaze, thick smoke billowed across the city, raising health alarms for residents. Thankfully, no injuries occurred, but the cause remains a mystery as air quality concerns linger.