It happened before 8 p.m. Wednesday above a barber shop on the corner of Unruh Avenue and Tulip Street.
One person was taken to Aria Torresdale Hospital for treatment.
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia removed an alligator from the apartment.
On Thursday, the ACCT sent Action News a photo of the 12-inch gator.
It took fire crews fifteen minutes to place the blaze under control.
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