Firefighter injured battling flames that started in Southwest Philadelphia liquor store

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Firefighter injured battling flames that started in Southwest Philadelphia liquor store

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A firefighter was hurt battling flames on Wednesday morning in Southwest Philadelphia.

Crews were called to the 700 block of South 52nd Street around 9:30 a.m.

Investigators say it started as an electrical fire in a liquor store.

It took about an hour to get things under control.

The firefighter was taken to the hospital for what are described as minor injuries.

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