Resident Rescued From Burning Home In Philadelphia, Authorities Say

One person was pulled from their burning West Philadelphia home and treated for injuries early on Tuesday, Aug. 1, according to authorities.

Philadelphia Fire Department truck
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Mac Bullock

08/01/2023 12:51 p.m.

It happened near the corner of North 57th and Harmer streets around 6 a.m., the Fire Department confirmed to Daily Voice.

The resident was rescued, evaluated at the scene by first responders, and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, PFD said. His condition as of Tuesday afternoon was not clear.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Fire Marshal, a department spokesperson added.

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