Crews battle vacant apartment fire in Center City

Fortunately, the fire did not spread to any other apartments and no one was injured.
Saturday, April 16, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Crews battled a fire in Center City late Friday night.

It happened just before 12 a.m. near 13th and Walnut streets.
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Officials say a vacant apartment caught fire creating lots of smoke.

The 4-story building has an art gallery on the first floor.

There are also apartments in the building.
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Fortunately, the fire did not spread to any other apartments and no one was injured.

The 2nd Alarmers responded to the scene to provide rehab support.



Investigators have not yet determined a cause.
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