4 hurt, including 2 young children, after fire in Northeast Philadelphia

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Monday, August 31, 2026 1:54PM
4 hurt, including 2 children, in Northeast Philadelphia house fire
Four people, including two children, were hurt in a fire in Northeast Philadelphia Monday morning.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Four people, including two children, were hurt in a fire in Northeast Philadelphia Monday morning.

Firefighters were called to the 6600 block of Horrocks Street around 5:30 a.m.

Crews rescued a 30-year-old man who was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. He is suffering from severe burns and smoke inhalation.

Officials say a 26-year-old woman, a 6-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy were also taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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