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House partially collapses in North Philadelphia

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Saturday, August 18, 2018
House partially collapses in North Philadelphia

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man was sleeping in his home when a wall partially collapsed.

This happened in the 2700 block of West Oakdale Avenue.

Thankfully, the man is okay.

Power lines also came down in an alley.

Crews from L&I along with PECO are taking care of those lines.

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