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Heavy Smoke, Flames in Apartment Building

1526 N 56th St

Published May 13 at 5:12 PM · Updated May 13 at 5:19 PM

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Summary

Firefighters are battling a significant fire at an apartment building on N 56th St in Philadelphia, with heavy smoke reported throughout the structure and flames concentrated on the first floor.

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May 13, 5:12PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1526 N 56th St.

May 13, 5:12PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1526 N 56th St.

May 13, 5:12PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1526 N 56th St.

May 13, 5:12PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1526 N 56th St.

May 13, 5:12PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1526 N 56th St.

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PPD West 16, 19 · May 13, 5:58PM · 0:31

1934, receiving 19th district supervisor. 1980. That's 1980, in reference to the local at 526 North 56. There's going to be five different houses involved. 1520, 1522, 1524, 1526, and 1528 North 56, all involved. Multiple ladders on location at this time. Sam, do we have a unit on location yet? Yes, 1934 is on location, sir. Alright, receiving our information, I'll be right out of Mississippi. There's a lot going on over here. 1615.

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PFD South Fire · May 13, 5:50PM · 0:07

25, receive Battalion 11. Battalion 11 is placing fire under control, will release the companies. That's affirm.

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PFD South Fire · May 13, 5:46PM · 0:30

Battalion 11A. Receiving Battalion 11A. Progress report from Battalion 11. We're checking for extension in Bravo and Booth 2, which is 1524 and 1522. There's extension in the roof and bays on each. Also checking for extension in Delta, which is 1528. Had fire in the second floor. Still in service with all hands. You can have the extra engine and lab proceed in and stand by. Affirmative.

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Comments30

eastonUser1622854037May 13 at 5:30 PM

Prayers hope everyone is okay. Oh Lord Jesus Christ Son and Word of God have mercy on me a sinner.

2eveMay 13 at 9:55 PM

And this is the reason grills should never e used on a porch!!! It only that house but the neighbors 🤷🏾

delphina2020May 13 at 5:47 PM

Please be careful with your comments

PhiladelphiaUser647926009May 13 at 5:32 PM

Wait a minute. The Jamaican lady with all that stuff on here porch ?.

eastonUser1622854037May 13 at 5:30 PM

Prayers hope everyone is okay. Oh Lord Jesus Christ Son and Word of God have mercy on me a sinner.

2eveMay 13 at 9:55 PM

And this is the reason grills should never e used on a porch!!! It only that house but the neighbors 🤷🏾

delphina2020May 13 at 5:47 PM

Please be careful with your comments

PhiladelphiaUser647926009May 13 at 5:32 PM

Wait a minute. The Jamaican lady with all that stuff on here porch ?.

eastonUser1622854037May 13 at 5:30 PM

Prayers hope everyone is okay. Oh Lord Jesus Christ Son and Word of God have mercy on me a sinner.

2eveMay 13 at 9:55 PM

And this is the reason grills should never e used on a porch!!! It only that house but the neighbors 🤷🏾

delphina2020May 13 at 5:47 PM

Please be careful with your comments

PhiladelphiaUser647926009May 13 at 5:32 PM

Wait a minute. The Jamaican lady with all that stuff on here porch ?.

eastonUser1622854037May 13 at 5:30 PM

Prayers hope everyone is okay. Oh Lord Jesus Christ Son and Word of God have mercy on me a sinner.

2eveMay 13 at 9:55 PM

And this is the reason grills should never e used on a porch!!! It only that house but the neighbors 🤷🏾

delphina2020May 13 at 5:47 PM

Please be careful with your comments

PhiladelphiaUser647926009May 13 at 5:32 PM

Wait a minute. The Jamaican lady with all that stuff on here porch ?.

eastonUser1622854037May 13 at 5:30 PM

Prayers hope everyone is okay. Oh Lord Jesus Christ Son and Word of God have mercy on me a sinner.

2eveMay 13 at 9:55 PM

And this is the reason grills should never e used on a porch!!! It only that house but the neighbors 🤷🏾

delphina2020May 13 at 5:47 PM

Please be careful with your comments

PhiladelphiaUser647926009May 13 at 5:32 PM

Wait a minute. The Jamaican lady with all that stuff on here porch ?.

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