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Fire In Port Richmond Area Under Control: Philadelphia Fire Department
The fire in the area of Kensington and Indiana avenues was placed under control at about 9 a.m. after it broke out at 7:30 a.m.
PHILADELPHIA — The fire in the area of Kensington and Indiana avenues in Port Richmond is under control.
According to officials, the fire started at about 7:30 a.m. at Kensington and Indiana avenues.
The fire was elevated to two alarms at 7:42 a.m., then three alarms at 8:16 a.m.
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At about 9 a.m., officials said the fire was placed under control.
Firefighters are urging the public to avoid the area as they battle the fire.
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There is no word on any injuries or what may have caused the blaze.
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