7 people in 2 homes sickened by car fumes in SW Philadelphia

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Car fumes have overcome seven people inside two homes in Southwest Philadelphia.

It happened around 11:30 p.m. Thursday in the 2700 block of Island Avenue.

Firefighters responded to find two people inside a row home, overwhelmed by fumes.

We're told a 69-year old woman was unresponsive at the scene.

Family members in a neighboring home, including two children, were also sickened.

A firefighter is also being checked out.

Officials say a car left running in a garage is to blame.