Fire prompts evacuation of N. Phila. apartments

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - September 9, 2010

Flames broke out around 11:45 p.m. on the 600 block of W. Oxford Street.

When firefighters arrived, heavy fire was showing on the second floor of the 3-story building.

All residents were able to escape the flames without injury.

The fire was placed under control at 12:17 a.m.

The Fire Marshall was called to the scene to investigate the cause.

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