Crime & Safety

Fire Tears Through Apartment Building In Eastwick, Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Fire Department said the blaze was under control before 4 a.m.

(CBS News Philadelphia)

April 20, 2023

PHILADELPHIA -- It was a devastating scene as intense flames tore through an apartment building in Southwest Philadelphia, leaving several families without a home Thursday morning.

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It was a tough fight for crews trying to get control of the 1-alarm blaze, which broke out after 2 a.m. on the 7600 block of Este Avenue.

The Philadelphia Fire Department said the blaze was under control before 4 a.m.

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.


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