Enormous Fire in Large Building Prompts Massive Firefighter Response and Power Outages
300 N Front St
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Summary
- A six-alarm fire engulfed a large building on the 300 block of N Front St in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, prompting power shutdowns affecting over 3,000 residents.
- Firefighters, supported by emergency vehicles and helicopters, are working to contain the blaze. Evacuations and shelter-in-place orders have been issued for nearby residents.
- There's been no word on injuries as of 10:20 p. m. on Wednesday.
Timeline
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Praying for the victims and the first responders.
Lord please have Mercy and help our fire men to control the situation ASAP. Please don’t allow it to spread any further 🙏
💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
ITS NOT STOPPING OH GOD 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
Praying for the victims and the first responders.
Lord please have Mercy and help our fire men to control the situation ASAP. Please don’t allow it to spread any further 🙏
💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
ITS NOT STOPPING OH GOD 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
Praying for the victims and the first responders.
Lord please have Mercy and help our fire men to control the situation ASAP. Please don’t allow it to spread any further 🙏
💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
ITS NOT STOPPING OH GOD 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
Praying for the victims and the first responders.
Lord please have Mercy and help our fire men to control the situation ASAP. Please don’t allow it to spread any further 🙏
💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
ITS NOT STOPPING OH GOD 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
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Praying for the victims and the first responders.
Lord please have Mercy and help our fire men to control the situation ASAP. Please don’t allow it to spread any further 🙏
💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
ITS NOT STOPPING OH GOD 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩