5 children hospitalized after SW Phila. fire

By 6abc
SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - January 21, 2009 Flames were first reported around 12:45 a.m. on the 6900 block of Greenway Avenue.

The fire department was able to rescue the occupants from the 2nd floor of the 2-story row house.

5 children were transported to Children's Hospital. Two adults were transported to The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Their injuries are reported to be non-life threatening.

The fire marshal is investigating the cause.

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