12 displaced after partial home collapse in Frankford

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Saturday, January 16, 2016
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Police said a dozen people have been displaced after a partial collapse at a home in the city's Frankford section.

FRANKFORD (WPVI) -- Police said a dozen people have been displaced after a partial collapse at a home in the city's Frankford section.

Chopper 6 HD was over the scene Friday along the 2100 block of Orthodox Street.

Police said around 5:20 p.m., a portion of the front of the three-story, brick-and-stucco home gave way.

All off the home's occupants, including a couple pets, made it out safe, police said.

No word yet on what caused the collapse.

Officials said the Red Cross is responding to assist, but it is unknown how many of the displaced will require aid.