Residential fire erupts in Olney neighborhood building

Chopper 6 was over the scene, and heavy smoke could be seen pouring from the house.

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Saturday, July 1, 2023
Residential fire erupts in Olney neighborhood building
Philadelphia firefighters responded to a large residential fire in the city's Olney neighborhood on Friday night.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia firefighters responded to a large residential fire in the city's Olney neighborhood on Friday night.

Officials say the blaze broke out just before 10 p.m. on the 200 block of West Olney Avenue.

Chopper 6 was over the scene, and heavy smoke could be seen pouring from the house.

There is no word yet whether there were any injuries at the scene.

Officials said the fire was placed under control in just under 20 minutes.