Fire forces dozens from Bustleton apartments

BUSTLETON (WPVI) -- A fast-moving fire forced dozens of people out of their homes in Philadelphia's Bustleton section.

The blaze broke out after 3:00 a.m. at the Beechwood Gardens Apartments on the 9800 block of Haldeman Avenue.

Firefighters had to battle smoke and flames before getting the blaze under control around 4:00 a.m.

Residents told Action News they were woken up by the smoke alarms.

A 29-year-old man was taken to Aria Hospital Torresdale for smoke inhalation.

He is listed in stable condition.

Ten apartments were damaged by smoke and water.

Twenty-four people were displaced, but only ten needed assistance from the Red Cross.

So far, there is no word on what sparked the blaze.