Vacant house collapses in Philly; no one hurt
A vacant house partially collapsed shortly before it was to be demolished in Philadelphia.
KYW-AM says it happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the city’s Mantua neighborhood.
No injuries were reported.
Some people who live near the collapse have been evacuated as a precaution. The Red Cross is responding to assist those people.
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