Local
Fire crews respond to West Philadelphia apartment fire near Chestnut Street rooftop
Firefighters were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 4400 block of Chestnut Street shortly after 6:20 a.m. Tuesday. Responders reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the third floor; the fire’s status and any injuries were not immediately known.
Firefighters were battling a fire at a West Philadelphia apartment complex Tuesday morning after smoke and flames were spotted coming from the building’s third floor.
Crews were dispatched around 6:20 a.m. to the 4400 block of Chestnut Street, where they encountered heavy smoke and fire. Aerial footage showed flames near a charcoal grill on the rooftop, but officials had not confirmed what caused the fire.
As of the initial report Tuesday, there was no information about injuries, damage to apartments or whether residents had been displaced. The response was ongoing.