Enormous Warehouse Fire Displaces Seven Families and Injures Firefighter in Allentown
300 N Front St
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Summary
- A six-alarm fire engulfed a long-vacant warehouse on the 300 block of Front Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, prompting evacuations and displacing seven families from nearby homes.
- Over 100 firefighters worked late into the evening to bring the blaze under control.
- The fire broke out at approximately 8:40 p.m. in a vacant furniture factory before spreading to nearby homes. Intense heat caused the building to collapse during firefighting operations.
- One firefighter was injured during the response but is expected to make a full recovery.
- At the height of the fire, approximately 3,500 homes lost power. As of Thursday morning, around 950 homes in the immediate area remained without power.
- The fire has been brought under control, though firefighters continue to pour water on smoldering hot spots in the rubble. The cause of the fire remains under active investigation by the Allentown Fire Marshal's Office.
Timeline
The cause of the fire remains under active investigation by the Allentown Fire Marshal’s Office.
Seven families were displaced due to the blaze spreading to nearby homes.
One firefighter sustained injuries, but is expected to survive, per NBC 10 Philadelphia.
Firefighters remain on scene to pour water on hot spots after getting the massive fire at the vacant warehouse under control overnight.
Crews are working to prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings.
Residents in the 300 block of N Front St should evacuate from their backyards, while others in the surrounding area should shelter-in-place.
Power has been shut off in the area, leaving over 3,000 without electricity.
The blaze has escalated to a six-alarm response, according to WFMZ.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 300 N Front St.
The type of building is unknown.
Social media reports indicate that the blaze, which is in a block-long structure, has reached 5 alarms.
Firefighters actively battle the blaze with hoses; emergency vehicles and helicopter support are present.
Large flames are engulfing a structure, sending fire and smoke into the air. Firefighters are responding as crews work to contain the rapidly growing blaze.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
A large building is on fire, producing thick black smoke visible from nearby areas.
Incident reported at 51-97 N Front St.
The cause of the fire remains under active investigation by the Allentown Fire Marshal’s Office.
Seven families were displaced due to the blaze spreading to nearby homes.
One firefighter sustained injuries, but is expected to survive, per NBC 10 Philadelphia.
Firefighters remain on scene to pour water on hot spots after getting the massive fire at the vacant warehouse under control overnight.
Crews are working to prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings.
Residents in the 300 block of N Front St should evacuate from their backyards, while others in the surrounding area should shelter-in-place.
Power has been shut off in the area, leaving over 3,000 without electricity.
The blaze has escalated to a six-alarm response, according to WFMZ.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 300 N Front St.
The type of building is unknown.
Social media reports indicate that the blaze, which is in a block-long structure, has reached 5 alarms.
Firefighters actively battle the blaze with hoses; emergency vehicles and helicopter support are present.
Large flames are engulfing a structure, sending fire and smoke into the air. Firefighters are responding as crews work to contain the rapidly growing blaze.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
A large building is on fire, producing thick black smoke visible from nearby areas.
Incident reported at 51-97 N Front St.
The cause of the fire remains under active investigation by the Allentown Fire Marshal’s Office.
Seven families were displaced due to the blaze spreading to nearby homes.
One firefighter sustained injuries, but is expected to survive, per NBC 10 Philadelphia.
Firefighters remain on scene to pour water on hot spots after getting the massive fire at the vacant warehouse under control overnight.
Crews are working to prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings.
Residents in the 300 block of N Front St should evacuate from their backyards, while others in the surrounding area should shelter-in-place.
Power has been shut off in the area, leaving over 3,000 without electricity.
The blaze has escalated to a six-alarm response, according to WFMZ.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 300 N Front St.
The type of building is unknown.
Social media reports indicate that the blaze, which is in a block-long structure, has reached 5 alarms.
Firefighters actively battle the blaze with hoses; emergency vehicles and helicopter support are present.
Large flames are engulfing a structure, sending fire and smoke into the air. Firefighters are responding as crews work to contain the rapidly growing blaze.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
A large building is on fire, producing thick black smoke visible from nearby areas.
Incident reported at 51-97 N Front St.
The cause of the fire remains under active investigation by the Allentown Fire Marshal’s Office.
Seven families were displaced due to the blaze spreading to nearby homes.
One firefighter sustained injuries, but is expected to survive, per NBC 10 Philadelphia.
Firefighters remain on scene to pour water on hot spots after getting the massive fire at the vacant warehouse under control overnight.
Crews are working to prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings.
Residents in the 300 block of N Front St should evacuate from their backyards, while others in the surrounding area should shelter-in-place.
Power has been shut off in the area, leaving over 3,000 without electricity.
The blaze has escalated to a six-alarm response, according to WFMZ.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 300 N Front St.
The type of building is unknown.
Social media reports indicate that the blaze, which is in a block-long structure, has reached 5 alarms.
Firefighters actively battle the blaze with hoses; emergency vehicles and helicopter support are present.
Large flames are engulfing a structure, sending fire and smoke into the air. Firefighters are responding as crews work to contain the rapidly growing blaze.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
A large building is on fire, producing thick black smoke visible from nearby areas.
Incident reported at 51-97 N Front St.
The cause of the fire remains under active investigation by the Allentown Fire Marshal’s Office.
Seven families were displaced due to the blaze spreading to nearby homes.
One firefighter sustained injuries, but is expected to survive, per NBC 10 Philadelphia.
Firefighters remain on scene to pour water on hot spots after getting the massive fire at the vacant warehouse under control overnight.
Crews are working to prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings.
Residents in the 300 block of N Front St should evacuate from their backyards, while others in the surrounding area should shelter-in-place.
Power has been shut off in the area, leaving over 3,000 without electricity.
The blaze has escalated to a six-alarm response, according to WFMZ.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 300 N Front St.
The type of building is unknown.
Social media reports indicate that the blaze, which is in a block-long structure, has reached 5 alarms.
Firefighters actively battle the blaze with hoses; emergency vehicles and helicopter support are present.
Large flames are engulfing a structure, sending fire and smoke into the air. Firefighters are responding as crews work to contain the rapidly growing blaze.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
A large building is on fire, producing thick black smoke visible from nearby areas.
Incident reported at 51-97 N Front St.
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Lord please have Mercy and help our fire men to control the situation ASAP. Please don’t allow it to spread any further 🙏
Prays for everyone
Praying for the victims and the first responders.
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Lord please have Mercy and help our fire men to control the situation ASAP. Please don’t allow it to spread any further 🙏
Prays for everyone
Praying for the victims and the first responders.
another large warehouse fire, shocker
Lord please have Mercy and help our fire men to control the situation ASAP. Please don’t allow it to spread any further 🙏
Prays for everyone
Praying for the victims and the first responders.
another large warehouse fire, shocker
Lord please have Mercy and help our fire men to control the situation ASAP. Please don’t allow it to spread any further 🙏
Prays for everyone
Praying for the victims and the first responders.
another large warehouse fire, shocker
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Lord please have Mercy and help our fire men to control the situation ASAP. Please don’t allow it to spread any further 🙏
Prays for everyone
Praying for the victims and the first responders.
another large warehouse fire, shocker