Fire sweeps through Philadelphia building, leaves 9 injured

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AP Philadelphia
Last Updated : Dec 06 2016 | 7:28 PM IST
An early morning fire swept through a building that housed apartments and a business in Philadelphia's Frankford section, injuring nine people.
Firefighters say five adults and four children are in stable condition.
Firefighters used ladders to help residents flee the flames around 4 AM today.
The Red Cross says 20 residents were displaced.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority had to halt train service on the Market-Frankford Line until firefighters brought the blaze under control.
The cause is under investigation.

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First Published: Dec 06 2016 | 7:28 PM IST

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