Firefighters rescue 2 children, man from house fire in Grays Ferry

Friday, September 8, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Two children and one adult were rescued from a burning home in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry section early Friday morning.

The fire began at about 12:25 a.m. on the 2900 block of Wilder Street.
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When crews arrived, smoke was showing from the first and second floors.

Authorities said firefighters rescued two children and one adult from the second floor.

The 6-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl were taken to CHOP to be treated for smoke inhalation, authorities said. Both of the children were listed in stable condition.
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The adult man was also treated for smoke inhalation and is in stable condition at a nearby hospital.

There was no word on what started the fire.
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