Philadelphia Fire: 13 Dead, Including 7 Children, In Devastating Loss
A massive fire that started early Wednesday morning in Philadelphia has left at least 13 people dead, including seven children, according to local officials.
The incident occurred along the 800 block of North 23rd Street in the Fairmount neighborhood at about 6:40 a.m.
The building is reportedly owned by the Philadelphia Housing Authority and was divided into multiple units. It is believed 26 people lived in the building.
“This is without a doubt one of the most tragic days in our city’s history,” Philadelphia Democratic Mayor Jim Kenney said Wednesday morning, according to Fox 29. “Losing so many kids is just devastating.”
DEADLY FIRE: Sources tell FOX 29 News that 13 people have died and two more were injured following a fire in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood Wednesday morning. https://t.co/txdl8zbqsz
— FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) January 5, 2022
The fire took approximately 50 minutes to put out, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department. – READ MORE
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