3 firefighters hurt battling South Philadelphia blaze

The fire happened around 5 p.m. on the 1600 block of S. 5th Street.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Three firefighters were injured while battling a two-alarm fire in South Philadelphia on Monday night.

It happened around 5 p.m. on the 1600 block of S. 5th Street.
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Chopper 6 was overhead as smoke billowed from the rowhomes.

Officials say the three firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

According to the American Red Cross, 10 people from four rowhomes were displaced.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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