Crime & Safety

2 People Unaccounted For In Fire In Philadelphia's East Germantown Neighborhood That Destroyed Twin

The Philadelphia Fire Department had all hands on deck to battle the blaze, including at least 110 firefighters.

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March 28, 2024

Two people are unaccounted for and a firefighter was injured as crews battled a fire that destroyed a twin in East Germantown on Thursday, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.

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The firefighter was placed in stable condition at the hospital, a spokesperson for the Philly Fire Department said.

Chopper 3 was over the fire at the intersection of Brinton and Musgraves streets as smoke billowed into the sky. The blaze started just after 5 p.m. and was placed under control hours later at 8:12 p.m.

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