Underground fire damages transformer in Port Richmond

Wednesday, June 1, 2016
PORT RICHMOND (WPVI) -- PECO crews were called to the scene of an underground fire in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section.

The fire damaged a transformer around 2 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Frankford and Allegheny avenues.
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Fire crews were able to get the blaze under control within minutes.

So far, no reports of any injuries.

Only one business was affected by the fire.
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