Rt. 309 reopens after Montco. quarry fire

LOWER GWYNEDD, Pa. - April 8, 2010

The fire broke out just before 3:00 a.m. in a tank area of the quarry, located on Route 309 near Keystone Drive in Lower Gwynedd, Montgomery County.

A single Asphalt tank holding 1000 gallons of asphalt caught on fire and spread to a second tank. No structures were involved.

Heavy smoke throughout the area caused the Montgomery Township police to close Route 309 until 5:30 a.m.

No injuries have been reported.

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