At least 5 injured after fire at 3-story building in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion section

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- At least five people were injured in an early morning fire Tuesday in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion section.

The fire broke out just after 3 a.m. in the 2800 block of W. Lehigh Ave.
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When fire crews arrived, there was heavy smoke showing from the first floor of the three-story building, which has a Chinese food takeout restaurant on the bottom and apartments above.

Crews used ladders to rescue several occupants.

A 67-year-old woman suffered smoke inhalation. She was taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. A 2-year-old was also evaluated at the scene, according to officials.
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There has been no word on the condition of the others injured or the cause of the fire.

The fire was placed under control at 3:30 a.m.
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