Tag: fire
Deadly house fire in Darby Township, Delaware County now being investigated as suspicious
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but officials said Monday the incident appears suspicious.
1 year ago
Massive junkyard fire sends black plume of smoke into Philadelphia sky
A massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section was sending a black plume of smoke into the sky on Tuesday evening.
2 years ago
Destructive fire at Jim’s Steaks caused by electrical issue
Fire officials say faulty electrical wiring led to a smoky two-alarm blaze that shut down South Street.
2 years ago
Remembering Sean Williamson: Firefighter killed in building collapse laid to rest Monday
"Firefighters... lay down their lives for strangers. And that's what Lt. Sean Williamson did," said the Rev. James Casey.
2 years ago
Amid a COVID recovery, major fire disrupts Chinatown businesses
The fire has caused an almost complete shutdown of the Chinatown business area because of closed streets and hoses stretched to douse the flames.
2 years ago
2-alarm Chinatown fire under control, resident evacuated
Action News reports that there was a partial collapse at the building.
2 years ago
Air quality concerns linger after Port Richmond junkyard fire
Residents of Philly’s Port Richmond section experienced what city officials called an “air quality emergency” Thursday due to smoke from a junkyard fire.
2 years ago
Crews battle massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section
The fire was brought under control around 5:30 p.m.
2 years ago
Massive 3-alarm fire destroys Levittown Lanes bowling alley in Bucks County
The fire started around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday at Levittown Lanes on the 8800 block of New Falls Road.
2 years ago
Brush fires send smoke billowing over National Park, New Jersey and Christiana, Delaware
Chopper 6 was over both fire scenes on Wednesday afternoon.
2 years ago
Woman killed, 2 homes collapse after fire in West Deptford
Police said the victim's family members who made it out of the home — a 57-year-old man, a 26-year-old man, a 31-year-old woman, and a 1-month-old boy — were treated by EMS.
2 years ago
‘I feel broken’: 8 children among 12 people killed in Fairmount rowhouse fire
City property records indicate the Philadelphia Housing Authority owns the single-family home, which had been converted into two apartments.
2 years ago
After a junkyard fire, Philly sent an emergency alert. Less than 2% of affected residents got it
Southwest Philadelphia residents say warnings about health hazards from a junkyard fire needed to come sooner and more directly.
2 years ago
Massive junkyard fire still producing smoke over Center City, Southwest Philly
Smoke from the two-alarm blaze could be seen all over the city, and even across the Delaware River in New Jersey.
2 years ago
4 children missing in fire at vacant Marcus Hook warehouse found safe
More than 80 firefighters from Delaware and Chester counties and New Castle, Delaware, were called in to battle the warehouse fire.
2 years ago