Fire forces family from West Oak Lane home

WEST OAK LANE (WPVI) -- The Red Cross is assisting a family of ten after a fire forced them from their home in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia.

The fire started around 11 p.m. Sunday on the 6300 block of North 21st Street.

Officials say the flames started in the basement and spread to the first floor.

The home was heavily damaged.

The Red Cross is finding temporary shelter for the family displaced.

So far, no reports of injuries.