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.

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