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Roof Fire in Three-Story Apartment Building With Possible People Trapped

1427 N Franklin St, Ludlow, Philadelphia

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Summary

  • First responders are operating at the scene of a large apartment building fire on N Franklin Street in Philadelphia.
  • Firefighters are using multiple hose lines to douse the flames. Heavy black smoke is also visible.
  • Nearby homes were evacuated as firefighters work to ensure the building's residents have safely exited.

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The address reported for this incident has changed to 1427 N Franklin St.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy plumes of smoke emanating from the roof of a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Franklin St & W Master St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1427 N Franklin St.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy plumes of smoke emanating from the roof of a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Franklin St & W Master St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1427 N Franklin St.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy plumes of smoke emanating from the roof of a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Franklin St & W Master St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1427 N Franklin St.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy plumes of smoke emanating from the roof of a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Franklin St & W Master St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1427 N Franklin St.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy plumes of smoke emanating from the roof of a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Franklin St & W Master St.

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Radio Clips

PFD South Fire · Jun 9, 12:43PM · 0:12
19HallBuilding,5thDimension,15by45.Wehavearooftopfireandtwoorthreestillinservice.Fire,bulkoffireisstillinservice.
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PFD South Fire · Jun 9, 12:43PM · 0:05
45, we have a rooftop fire and two or three still.
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PPD (East 1) 24, 26 · Jun 9, 12:41PM · 0:11
Yeah,letmegetaunitdownhereonfootatJeffersonandFranklin,please,fortraffic.CanIgetaunittotakeJeffersonandFranklinfortraffic?
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Comments30

FIRERESPONSE13h ago

I hate when people talk shit on firefighters saying they’re moving too slow or not do their jobs. When yet it’s the same person who sitting down on their ass at home, not doing the job. All these men & women are out here doing the job ya afraid to do.

trumpswife12h ago

So true!!

magpie313613h ago

To the people cracking jokes,see if you find it funny if your home ever catches.Live thru it, not fun.(We weren't home at the time, thank you Lord)

Matapang13h ago

God Bless the Firefighters. 🙏🙏🙏

philadelphiaUser183761303113h ago

Have you all seen how fast these buildings are put up now, and the materials used??! Disgusting. Nothing is done right anymore. Fast half assed EVERYTHING

FIRERESPONSE13h ago

I hate when people talk shit on firefighters saying they’re moving too slow or not do their jobs. When yet it’s the same person who sitting down on their ass at home, not doing the job. All these men & women are out here doing the job ya afraid to do.

trumpswife12h ago

So true!!

magpie313613h ago

To the people cracking jokes,see if you find it funny if your home ever catches.Live thru it, not fun.(We weren't home at the time, thank you Lord)

Matapang13h ago

God Bless the Firefighters. 🙏🙏🙏

philadelphiaUser183761303113h ago

Have you all seen how fast these buildings are put up now, and the materials used??! Disgusting. Nothing is done right anymore. Fast half assed EVERYTHING

FIRERESPONSE13h ago

I hate when people talk shit on firefighters saying they’re moving too slow or not do their jobs. When yet it’s the same person who sitting down on their ass at home, not doing the job. All these men & women are out here doing the job ya afraid to do.

trumpswife12h ago

So true!!

magpie313613h ago

To the people cracking jokes,see if you find it funny if your home ever catches.Live thru it, not fun.(We weren't home at the time, thank you Lord)

Matapang13h ago

God Bless the Firefighters. 🙏🙏🙏

philadelphiaUser183761303113h ago

Have you all seen how fast these buildings are put up now, and the materials used??! Disgusting. Nothing is done right anymore. Fast half assed EVERYTHING

FIRERESPONSE13h ago

I hate when people talk shit on firefighters saying they’re moving too slow or not do their jobs. When yet it’s the same person who sitting down on their ass at home, not doing the job. All these men & women are out here doing the job ya afraid to do.

trumpswife12h ago

So true!!

magpie313613h ago

To the people cracking jokes,see if you find it funny if your home ever catches.Live thru it, not fun.(We weren't home at the time, thank you Lord)

Matapang13h ago

God Bless the Firefighters. 🙏🙏🙏

philadelphiaUser183761303113h ago

Have you all seen how fast these buildings are put up now, and the materials used??! Disgusting. Nothing is done right anymore. Fast half assed EVERYTHING

FIRERESPONSE13h ago

I hate when people talk shit on firefighters saying they’re moving too slow or not do their jobs. When yet it’s the same person who sitting down on their ass at home, not doing the job. All these men & women are out here doing the job ya afraid to do.

trumpswife12h ago

So true!!

magpie313613h ago

To the people cracking jokes,see if you find it funny if your home ever catches.Live thru it, not fun.(We weren't home at the time, thank you Lord)

Matapang13h ago

God Bless the Firefighters. 🙏🙏🙏

philadelphiaUser183761303113h ago

Have you all seen how fast these buildings are put up now, and the materials used??! Disgusting. Nothing is done right anymore. Fast half assed EVERYTHING

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