North Philadelphia Fire 2022. Thirteen people died in Philadelphia Wednesday morning in a fire that broke out in a three-story home that was converted into apartments, according to a law enforcement official. By the time firefighters were able to get inside, thirteen people including seven children had.
Some residents were able to escape on their own, and firefighters rescued several others after cutting a hole in the building's roof. Deputy Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy told reporters it was one of the worst fires. Thirteen people died in Philadelphia Wednesday morning in a fire that broke out in a three-story home that was converted into apartments, according to a law enforcement official.
A fire has ripped through a row home in the Fairmount neighbourhood of Philadelphia.
At least seven children are among the dead, an official from the Philadelphia Fire Department told reporters.
Philadelphia Deputy Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy is shown speaking to reporters after Wednesday's deadly rowhouse blaze. Two others were injured, reported WPVI-TV. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and other city officials were on the scene and are expected to.