Crime & Safety

Kids Among 6 Hurt In Philadelphia Fire

A fire at a Kensington rowhome injured three children and three adults early Monday evening.

PHILADELPHIA — A fire at a rowhome in Philadelphia's Kensington section led to three kids and three adults being injured, according to reports.

The fire happened at about 6:23 p.m. at a property at Reach and East Ontario streets, fire officials said.

Firefighters had the blaze under control by about 6:35 p.m., but six people were hurt in that short time.

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Three children and three adults were hurt, and all but one were listed in stable condition, according to Action News. That lone person's condition is unknown.

NBC10 reports the fire damaged three homes.

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The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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