Philadelphia Apartment Fire 2022. The fire occurred in a house that had been converted into two apartments, Officer Miguel Torres with the Philadelphia Police Department told USA TODAY. The fire was brought under control after less than an hour, but officials.
Several firefighters were at the scene Credit: WTXF. PHILADELPHIA — Authorities say a large house fire in Philadelphia has caused fatalities, but they declined to say how many people died. Philadelphia Deputy Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy is shown speaking to reporters after Wednesday's deadly rowhouse blaze.
The fire overwhelmed a house that had been converted into two apartments, he said. "You just pray for all involved," Officer McLaurin said.
Firefighters could be seen being going in and out of the rowhome, which had parts of the roof cutout.
The fire broke out at a home that happened in the. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and other city officials were on the scene and are expected to. The fire was brought under control after less than an hour, but officials.