Officials investigating suspicious fire at Port Richmond warehouse

Officials determined the fire originated from a large amount of debris that was piled inside the property.

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Friday, August 26, 2022
Officials investigating suspicious fire at Philly warehouse
Arriving crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from inside the building.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Officials say an early morning fire at a warehouse in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia is suspicious.

The fire broke out around 3:45 a.m. Friday on the 2200 block of Castor Avenue.

Arriving crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from inside the building.

Officials determined the fire originated from a large amount of debris that was piled inside the property.

The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate.

Firefighters appeared to have salvaged most of the warehouse.

No injuries were reported.