Neighbors Say Squatters To Blame For 2nd Fire At Vacant North Philadelphia Home This Weekend
Neighbors say squatters are to blame and it was the second fire at the home this weekend.
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Neighbors say squatters are to blame and it was the second fire at the home this weekend.
Crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the building on the 6500 block of Woodland Avenue just before 6 a.m. Sunday.
The blaze broke out on the 200 block of Sharon Avenue in Sharon Hill around 3 a.m.
Firefighters rushed to the 2200 block of Catharine Street around 5:30 a.m.
The three-alarm fire at 1620 South 49th Street was reported at approximately 6:19 p.m. Sunday.
It's unclear how the fire started.
A massive scrapyard fire in Kensington has several streets in the area blocked and has even caused some people to lose power as crews continue to monitor hot spots Wednesday morning.
A heroic pit bull in California is being credited with saving a woman and her baby after a fire broke out at their apartment.
The flames broke out on the 1100 block of Haddon Avenue overnight.
Another sign that life is returning to normal in the aftermath of a four-alarm fire in Old City.
The tower is on Montgomery Drive, between I-76 and MLK Drive.
As they responded, crews worked to extinguish a fire in the attic of the home.
A 69-year-old woman was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in unknown condition
Firefighters are battling a massive blaze in Burlington County on Monday afternoon.
The Philadelphia Fire Department put the fire under control at approximately 9:10 a.m.
The fire broke out on Ogden Avenue around 1 p.m. Thursday.
It happened on the 3800 block of Park Avenue just after 2 a.m.
Video of the fire shows other girls jumping from the balcony to escape the blaze.
It happened on the 600 block of Holly Mall.
Fire is still working to extinguish the fire and rescue crews are responding to the scene.
Crews put the fire under control just after midnight.
The family of a woman killed last year in a senior living community fire in West Chester has filed a lawsuit.
Crews are battling a blaze near a strip mall in the city's Bustleton section of the city on Friday morning.
Firefighters were called to the Windsor Commons Condo complex shortly before 9 a.m.
A house fire in Wilmington has left an 11-month-old child dead while three other residents, including a 3-week-old baby, were also injured.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl performance is more than just a show to Puerto Ricans in Philly.
A man has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder after he allegedly killed a mother, father and their 1-year-old child in Berks County earlier this month.
Ethan Kirkwood, accused of providing Kavan Markwood with alcohol prior to his fall at PNC Park, was joined by Markwood in court.
A stray pig that's been on the lam in Lancaster County for a month has finally been brought to safety thanks to some hardworking community members.
Police say three teens and some of their parents have been charged in a series of burglaries in Gloucester City, New Jersey.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl performance is more than just a show to Puerto Ricans in Philly.
A man has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder after he allegedly killed a mother, father and their 1-year-old child in Berks County earlier this month.
Ethan Kirkwood, accused of providing Kavan Markwood with alcohol prior to his fall at PNC Park, was joined by Markwood in court.
A stray pig that's been on the lam in Lancaster County for a month has finally been brought to safety thanks to some hardworking community members.
Police say three teens and some of their parents have been charged in a series of burglaries in Gloucester City, New Jersey.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl performance is more than just a show to Puerto Ricans in Philly.
A man has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder after he allegedly killed a mother, father and their 1-year-old child in Berks County earlier this month.
A stray pig that's been on the lam in Lancaster County for a month has finally been brought to safety thanks to some hardworking community members.
The pompoms at Pennsbury High School aren't just for game day. This week's Spreading the Love takes us to Bucks County, where the varsity cheerleaders are proving their spirit goes far beyond the sidelines.
Carlos Della Valle, a longtime Downingtown resident, was detained by ICE on Christmas Day 2024.
Police say three teens and some of their parents have been charged in a series of burglaries in Gloucester City, New Jersey.
You could be leaving thousands of dollars in tax breaks on the table if you live in New Jersey, including an opportunity to cut your property tax bill in half, but your time to apply is running out.
A 30-year-old woman died in a crash early Sunday morning in Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey State Police said.
New Jersey State Police have released a photo of a hospital gown that they say a woman who was found dead in late August was wearing.
After a wet Saturday, conditions dry out on Sunday as high pressure builds in, with clouds breaking up and highs climbing into the upper 70s and mid-80s.
After a wet Saturday, conditions dry out on Sunday as high pressure builds in, with clouds breaking up and highs climbing into the upper 70s and mid-80s.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Halloween fans, we've compiled a list of haunted houses and attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area just for you.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
A 36-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a youth football game at Eden Park in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
Despite little evidence, President Trump linked the use of acetaminophen to autism at a White House briefing on Monday.
Nurses and other health care workers at Paoli Hospital say the service dogs help them decompress from a stressful job.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
In the wake of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closing, here are some options customers with unspent gift cards have.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all its locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of 3 locations.
Rising costs and a lack of sponsors are to blame for the beloved Midtown Village Fall Festival not returning in Philadelphia this year.
In an exclusive interview, attorney George Bochetto now plans to file a lawsuit over SEPTA's recent fare increases.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Nick Castellanos capped Philadelphia's 96-win season with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
The Eagles held on to beat the Buccaneers, 31-25, on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium to improve to 4-0 on the season.
As Penn State took on Oregon on Saturday night in Happy Valley, it was the second-highest attended game in Beaver Stadium's history.
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today in Week 4 of the NFL season at Raymond James Stadium. Here's how to watch and more.
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner will return to the lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale, according to manager Rob Thomson.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl performance is more than just a show to Puerto Ricans in Philly.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Known for creating with the guiding mantra "Home is stage, stage is home," Moki Cherry made vibrant worlds using mixed material tapestries, woodwork, fabric sculpture and drawings.
Thousands gathered for the 17th annual Oktoberfest on Saturday as music, food and plenty of beer took over South Street.
WXPX in West Philadelphia celebrated its 1,000th Free at Noon concert at World Live Café with legendary Philly band The Hooters.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Three teenagers have been arrested for theft after police claim they rummaged through upwards of 20 unlocked cars in Gloucester City, New Jersey, over the weekend. Their parents are being charged too. Joe Holden reports.
For many Puerto Ricans in Philadelphia, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show will be much more than just a performance. It's a chance for their culture to be showcased on one of the biggest stages in the world.
This is what you may describe as a delicate situation. While the Eagles are 4-0 after Sunday's win, trouble could be brewing after A.J. Brown sent a cryptic tweet following another quiet day. On Monday, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni addressed Brown's tweet and whether he believes the wide receiver still wants to be in Philadelphia.
A 61-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly killed a mother, father and their 1-year-old child in Berks County, Pennsylvania, earlier this month, the district attorney said.
District officials say they discovered the burst pipe at Mott Elementary School in Trenton, New Jersey, on Friday.