'Avoid The Area': Fire Crews Battle Blaze In Philadelphia

Over a hundred firefighters were on the scene of a three-alarm blaze in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, emergency officials say.

Scene from the May 31 Wissinoming fire.
Photo Credit: *Twitter/Philadelphia Fire Department*

Mac Bullock

05/31/2023 5:07 p.m.

First responders warned of a major fire near the corner of Torresdale Avenue and Fraley Street around 3:40 p.m. on May 31 in a tweet. Residents were advised to steer clear of the area and neighbors were asked to shut windows and stay inside.

A large plume of smoke was visible from the area, and the city Public Health Department dispatched inspectors to collect air quality samples. As of around 3:40 p.m., "no specific hazardous substances have been identified" in the smoke, officials said.

By around 5 p.m., firefighters announced that the flames had been extinguished.

Residents are still being asked to avoid the area as crews continue to work the scene.

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