At 0953 hours, Station 33 (Honey Brook) and Ambulance 189 (Elverson-Honey Brook) was alerted to the Maple Inn on Horseshoe Pike for a report of natural gas inside. Engine 33-1 responded and was advised that PECO was on location and had a confirmed odor of natural gas and a 6% gas reading on their combustible gas indicator. Captain 33A (Messner) established Horseshoe Pike Command and requested Rescue 33 & Engine 33-5 to respond.

PP&L disabled the power to the Honey Brook area until a response crew could arrive to remove any additional ignitions hazards. Once the gas supply was isolated crews went in service with ventilation to remove the gas present in the building.

Units cleared the scene at 1114 hours.