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Nine Firefighters Hurt When Fire Tore Through Rowhomes

5363 Hazelhurst St, Wynnefield, Philadelphia

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Nine residents were displaced in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

As of this morning, six firefighters have been released from the hospital, and three are hospitalized in stable condition.

Several of the injured firefighters were trapped by fallen debris during the collapse of one structure. All of the injured fire crew were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

Nine firefighters were injured overnight when a swiftly spreading fire extended to multiple rowhomes and caused structural collapse, per local news.

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The address reported for this incident has changed to 5363 Hazelhurst St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to N Ruby St & Hazelhurst St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5361 Hazelhurst St.

Nine residents were displaced in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

As of this morning, six firefighters have been released from the hospital, and three are hospitalized in stable condition.

Several of the injured firefighters were trapped by fallen debris during the collapse of one structure. All of the injured fire crew were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

Nine firefighters were injured overnight when a swiftly spreading fire extended to multiple rowhomes and caused structural collapse, per local news.

Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5363 Hazelhurst St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to N Ruby St & Hazelhurst St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5361 Hazelhurst St.

Nine residents were displaced in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

As of this morning, six firefighters have been released from the hospital, and three are hospitalized in stable condition.

Several of the injured firefighters were trapped by fallen debris during the collapse of one structure. All of the injured fire crew were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

Nine firefighters were injured overnight when a swiftly spreading fire extended to multiple rowhomes and caused structural collapse, per local news.

Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5363 Hazelhurst St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to N Ruby St & Hazelhurst St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5361 Hazelhurst St.

Nine residents were displaced in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

As of this morning, six firefighters have been released from the hospital, and three are hospitalized in stable condition.

Several of the injured firefighters were trapped by fallen debris during the collapse of one structure. All of the injured fire crew were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

Nine firefighters were injured overnight when a swiftly spreading fire extended to multiple rowhomes and caused structural collapse, per local news.

Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5363 Hazelhurst St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to N Ruby St & Hazelhurst St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5361 Hazelhurst St.

Nine residents were displaced in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

As of this morning, six firefighters have been released from the hospital, and three are hospitalized in stable condition.

Several of the injured firefighters were trapped by fallen debris during the collapse of one structure. All of the injured fire crew were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

Nine firefighters were injured overnight when a swiftly spreading fire extended to multiple rowhomes and caused structural collapse, per local news.

Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5363 Hazelhurst St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to N Ruby St & Hazelhurst St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5361 Hazelhurst St.

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Radio Clips

PPD West 16, 19 · Mar 2, 11:11PM · 0:17
Proceed.Alright, any update on local people trapped? Nothing more than it went to a second alarm, sir. Alright, can someone on location just call the desk and let them know what time that went to a second alarm? I believe CMAD said he was going to make the notifications. Thanks. 19-80, that's correct. CMAD notified front desk. Thank you.Thankyou.
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PPD West 16, 19 · Mar 2, 11:00PM · 0:30
It looks like we have one at 54 and Montgomery, 54 and Columbia, George's Lane and Montgomery.19 command, okay, this fire is contained right here at Hazlehurst and Ruby. I just need somebody to take the top of Hazlehurst and the bottom of Ruby. 19 Tom 8, we'll do the top of Hazlehurst. Tom 8, okay, and who's going to take the bottom of Ruby? 15, I got it. 15, okay, thanks. Received, thank you. Thank you.
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PPD West 16, 19 · Mar 2, 10:54PM · 0:31
Andy, who's first on location? It looks like it's 1911. 1911. Yes, sir, are you going to have the numbers for Hazelhurst? That's correct, I'll be carrying the numbers. They're on location. Thank you. I'll let you, I'll let you know what numbers are going to read in a little bit. Okay. Alright, CM Andy, I'm not going to drop the numbers yet. I'm waiting for the, what the numbers are going to read. Andy, received. 1911, the numbers are going to be 59-63 Hazelhurst. 59-63. Yes, sir.
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Comments30

psubdsweetieMar 2 at 10:34 PM

People dying just trying to stay warm! Gas bills are not affordable. Please bless these residents!

spgirl79Mar 3 at 12:43 AM

Prayers everybody made it out safely and also prayers for our firefighters first responders

philadelphiaUser2114171036Mar 2 at 10:40 PM

Sending prayers Please change your smoke detector batteries

PhiladelphiaUser92308007Mar 2 at 10:27 PM

That’s terrifying I hope everyone is okay

psubdsweetieMar 2 at 10:34 PM

People dying just trying to stay warm! Gas bills are not affordable. Please bless these residents!

spgirl79Mar 3 at 12:43 AM

Prayers everybody made it out safely and also prayers for our firefighters first responders

philadelphiaUser2114171036Mar 2 at 10:40 PM

Sending prayers Please change your smoke detector batteries

PhiladelphiaUser92308007Mar 2 at 10:27 PM

That’s terrifying I hope everyone is okay

psubdsweetieMar 2 at 10:34 PM

People dying just trying to stay warm! Gas bills are not affordable. Please bless these residents!

spgirl79Mar 3 at 12:43 AM

Prayers everybody made it out safely and also prayers for our firefighters first responders

philadelphiaUser2114171036Mar 2 at 10:40 PM

Sending prayers Please change your smoke detector batteries

PhiladelphiaUser92308007Mar 2 at 10:27 PM

That’s terrifying I hope everyone is okay

psubdsweetieMar 2 at 10:34 PM

People dying just trying to stay warm! Gas bills are not affordable. Please bless these residents!

spgirl79Mar 3 at 12:43 AM

Prayers everybody made it out safely and also prayers for our firefighters first responders

philadelphiaUser2114171036Mar 2 at 10:40 PM

Sending prayers Please change your smoke detector batteries

PhiladelphiaUser92308007Mar 2 at 10:27 PM

That’s terrifying I hope everyone is okay

psubdsweetieMar 2 at 10:34 PM

People dying just trying to stay warm! Gas bills are not affordable. Please bless these residents!

spgirl79Mar 3 at 12:43 AM

Prayers everybody made it out safely and also prayers for our firefighters first responders

philadelphiaUser2114171036Mar 2 at 10:40 PM

Sending prayers Please change your smoke detector batteries

PhiladelphiaUser92308007Mar 2 at 10:27 PM

That’s terrifying I hope everyone is okay

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