Fire spreads to 3 row homes in Philadelphia's Kensington section

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Monday, April 20, 2026 1:01PM
Fire spreads to three Kensington row homes

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Fire spread across multiple homes in the Kensington section of Philadelphia early Monday, forcing multiple people out.

The fire broke out along the 3100 block of Weymouth Street at 2:30 a.m.

Flames started in one row home, then spread to two others.

The Red Cross says they are providing emergency support to a family of eight.

No one was hurt.

Authorities believe squatters may have set the fire.

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