Crime & Safety

Child, Woman Pulled From North Philadelphia Fire: Reports

A 5-year-old boy is reportedly in critical condition after being pulled from a burning home in North Philadelphia Thursday morning.

PHILADELPHIA — A young boy and a woman were pulled from a burning North Philadelphia home Thursday morning, according to reports.

According to Action News, the fire started at about 6:30 a.m. at a three-story building on the 1500 block of North Gratz Street.

Philadelphia fire officials said a 5-year-old boy and a woman were pulled from the home as the fire burned, NBC10 reports.

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The boy is in critical condition, while the woman only suffered minor injuries.

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