Crime & Safety
3 Homes Burned After Early Morning Fire In Philadelphia's Holmesburg Neighborhood
Neighbors said they believe the woman living in the house broke her leg trying to escape the fire, but officials have not yet confirmed.
January 8, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A fire in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood is under control Monday morning after spreading to at least three homes.
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Philadelphia fire crews responded to the blaze on the 4700 block of Shelmire Avenue shortly after 5:30 a.m., where a fire had broken out at a two-story rowhome, just off Torresdale Avenue.
According to the fire chief, the blaze was placed under control just before 6:30 a.m.
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