Crews Extinguish Large Mulch Fire at Local Landscape Yard

Roslyn and Fort Washington fire companies worked together to contain the blaze.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:34pm

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a towering plume of smoke rising from a small, obscured fire in the distance, dwarfed by the overwhelming scale of the natural environment, conveying a sense of melancholic awe at the power of nature.A coordinated response from multiple fire departments prevented a large mulch fire from spreading further and threatening nearby structures in the Glenside community.Glenside Today

The Roslyn Fire Company announced that crews assisted the Fort Washington Fire Company No. 1 with a large mulch fire at a local outdoor landscape supply yard on Saturday, April 11. Employees on site used excavators to smother much of the main mulch pile, while firefighters focused on flowing water on a secondary pile along the woodline to prevent further extension.

Why it matters

Mulch fires can be difficult to extinguish and pose a risk of spreading to nearby structures or vegetation. The coordinated response between the two fire companies helped quickly contain the blaze and prevent any further damage.

The details

According to the Roslyn Fire Company, employees on site used excavators to smother much of the main mulch pile, while crews from Roslyn and Fort Washington focused on flowing water on a secondary pile along the woodline to prevent further extension of the fire.

  • The fire occurred on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Roslyn Fire Company

A local fire department that assisted in extinguishing the mulch fire.

Fort Washington Fire Company No. 1

A local fire department that led the response to the mulch fire.

Employees

Workers at the local landscape supply yard who used excavators to help smother the main mulch pile.

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The takeaway

The successful collaboration between the Roslyn and Fort Washington fire companies demonstrates the importance of coordinated emergency response efforts to quickly contain and extinguish potentially dangerous fires, especially in areas with flammable materials like mulch piles.