Crime & Safety
Fire Tears Through Delco Condominium Complex
The fire broke out at about 6 p.m. Tuesday at a condominium complex in Brookhaven and all residents are reportedly accounted for.
A fire broke out at Delaware County condominium complex early Tuesday night, sending crews to battle the blaze and forcing residents to evacuate.
Crews are fighting the blaze at the Hilltop Condominiums on the 5200 block of Hilltop Drive in Brookhaven, Delaware county.
The fire broke out at about 6 p.m. and residents were evacuated at about 6:02 p.m., CBS Philadelphia reports.
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Initial reports stated residents were trapped, but Action News reports all are accounted for.
Crews from the Red Cross are working to meet the needs of displaced residents and are providing food, clothes, and shelter.
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Those looking to donate to displaced residents should call 1-800-REDCROSS, the Brookhaven Fire Company said.
The Red Paw Relief Team said three cats and a dog rescued from the complex were taken to a warming center and additional pets' needs are being assessed.
No injuries, everyone accounted for in #brookhaven condo fire. Family of 3 rescued @6abc pic.twitter.com/vNgTQPY9uf
— Annie McCormick (@6abcAnnie) December 27, 2017
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— DELCO ALERT (@DELCOALERT) December 26, 2017
Breaking: Major fire breaks out at condo complex in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania. Reports of people trapped. pic.twitter.com/PMfuvVJJww
— PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) December 27, 2017
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