Massive fire erupts at warehouse in the Kensington section of Philadelphia

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Friday, May 22, 2026
Massive fire erupts at warehouse in the Kensington section of Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Firefighters battled a major two-alarm blaze at a warehouse in the Kensington section of Philadelphia.

The fire was reported around 4:18 a.m. Friday at E Street and Kensington Avenue.

Firefighters first saw smoke, then flames began reaching for the sky as crews were forced to attack from the outside.

The location is along SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line, but service was not impacted.

The fire was brought under control around 7:30 a.m.

No injuries have been reported. It's not yet known how the fire started.

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