800 Block Of N 23rd St Philadelphia Pa 2022. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney told reporters that "this is without a doubt one of the most tragic days. Matt Rourke/Associated PressCaroline Gutman for The New York TimesMonica Herndon/The Philadelphia Inquirer, via Associated PressMatt Rourke/Associated Press.
Authorities could not confirm how many people died in the blaze. Matt Rourke/Associated PressCaroline Gutman for The New York TimesMonica Herndon/The Philadelphia Inquirer, via Associated PressMatt Rourke/Associated Press. Caroline Gutman for The New York Times.
The Philadelphia Inquirer said that the row house was owned by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
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Philadelphia fire officials tweeted that they responded Wednesday morning to a fire surging from the second floor of a three-story row house. This material may not be published. The fire is under control but the scene is still active, authorities said.