A fire that broke out in the Frankford section of
Philadelphia Sunday, shutting down Amtrak service to and from New York
City, and suspending Septa service on the Trenton line. All transit lines have
since been cleared.
But neighbors in the area by Aramingo Avenue and Wakeling
Avenue were also derailed, unable to leave their homes due to fire trucks and
hoses that arrived to fight the blaze around 6:30am.
One man told us he was supposed to help his sister move
today. "I'm stuck on the street. Can't go nowhere. I hope I can get out soon,"
Tom Sariego told Fox 29. Ernest Warrington has plans to go shopping but
could not move his truck.
The four alarm fire broke out in a vacant three story
building at about 6:30am this morning, spreading to a neighboring used car
dealership and two homes. According to officials there have been no
reports of injuries. The fire marshal, Captain Michael Richey spoke this
morning explaining that five people were evacuated from the adjoining property,
"one female, three male and one child. Currently red cross is working with
them."
When I got up this truck here and they were laying the first
hoses down, I was going to go shopping, but I aint been able to move since.
Neighbors describe being awoken by the sounds of fire trucks
rushing to where the blaze started. "The flames were pouring
out of the windows and everything," Edmund Modestowics told Fox 29.
"They [firefighters] got it under control in a few hours,
gotta give the guys credit, they did their job," Warrington said.
Officials say the building was owned by Arco sales company,
an industrial machine shop. The fire marshal is still investigating the
cause.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:39:12 GMT
The volunteer effort in Oklahoma is underway. Groups from across the country have hit the road, delivering hot meals to anyone in need. One local organization is doing what they can to help the victims
The volunteer effort in Oklahoma is underway. Groups from across the country have hit the road, delivering hot meals to anyone in need. One local organization is doing what they can to help the victims
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:01:42 GMT
Thursday weather looks damp and stormy. It will be mild and muggy to start with spotty showers early followed by afternoon and evening storms. Highs in the upper 70s with winds out of the SW 5-10 mph. Some of the storms will produce locally heavy rain and gusty winds.
This system is from the same cold front that caused the midwest tornadoes. It will also usher in cooler air for the holiday weekend.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:04:25 GMT
Veteran narcotics officer Jeff Walker was part of some of Philadelphia's most celebrated drug raids including a huge marijuana bust that netted $1.5 million dollars in pot. Now Walker finds himself on
Veteran narcotics officer Jeff Walker was part of some of Philadelphia's most celebrated drug raids including a huge marijuana bust that netted $1.5 million dollars in pot. Now Walker finds himself on
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:59:02 GMT
The Philadelphia parents who admitted to praying for their sick baby instead of getting him medical attention are charged with third-degree murder. Herbert and Catherine Schaible's seven-month-old son,
The Philadelphia parents who admitted to praying for their sick baby instead of getting him medical attention are charged with third-degree murder. Herbert and Catherine Schaible's seven-month-old son,
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:30:01 GMT
New Jersey says it's cracking down on bars and restaurants amid claims that they're substituting premium alcoholic beverage brands with "well brand spirits," unbeknownst to customers.
New Jersey says it's cracking down on bars and restaurants amid claims that they're substituting premium alcoholic beverage brands with "well brand spirits," unbeknownst to customers.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:09:44 GMT
Police say they're looking for the public's help to find a man seen on surveillance video firing an AK-47 into a car and a gentleman's club earlier this month in Southwest Philadelphia.
Police say they're looking for the public's help to find a man seen on surveillance video firing an AK-47 into a car and a gentleman's club earlier this month in Southwest Philadelphia.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:49:38 GMT
Wow! Doylestown really rolled out the welcome mat (and a real red carpet) this morning when Good Day's Jenn Frederick came to town!We chose Doylestown as one of the places to visit in our series called
Wow! Doylestown really rolled out the welcome mat (and a real red carpet) this morning when Good Day's Jenn Frederick came to town!We chose Doylestown as one of the places to visit in our series called
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