Crime & Safety
Fire Damages Five Rowhomes In North Philadelphia's Fairhill Neighborhood
The fire started around 5 a.m. on the 3500 block of Kip Street.
Dozens of firefighters were called to a fire that spread to five homes in North Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood Wednesday morning.
The fire started around 5 a.m. on the 3500 block of Kip Street. Philadelphia Fire Executive Chief Daniel McCarty said fire was coming from both the front and back of the home when crews first arrived.
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Kip Street fire in North Philadelphia/CBS Philadelphia
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It took about 40 minutes to put the fire out, but crews were still working at the scene several hours later.
Fire damage on the 3500 block of Kip Street/CBS Philadelphia
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