Philadelphia Fire Department Battles Two-Alarm Fire in Kensington, No Injuries Reported
A two-alarm fire erupted in a building located at E Street and Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood early Friday morning. The fire, which started around 4 a.m., was contained within three hours, although smoke continued to affect the surrounding area. Over 120 members of the Philadelphia Fire Department responded to the scene, working from multiple angles to control the blaze. The building, believed to have been a church, was vacant at the time, and no injuries have been reported. The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management advised local residents to keep their windows closed due to smoke, although no air quality warnings were issued. Firefighters established a 'collapse zone' and evacuated people within that area as a precaution. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the fire marshal.