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Posted: Monday, 04 August 2008 4:15PM

3 Firefighters, 1 Resident Hurt in Frankford Rowhome Blaze




by KYW's Ian Bush

Four people -- including three Philadelphia firefighters -- were injured Monday afternoon in a rowhome blaze in Frankford.

The fire started in a home along the 5300 block of Charles Street just after 3pm.

Officials say three firefighters were hurt.  Two were taken to Temple University Hospital with minor burns.  Another was taken to Jeanes Hospital with cuts to the face.

A resident suffered a leg injury and was being treated at Frankford-Torresdale Hospital.

Authorities say none of the injuries appeared life-threatening.

Firefighters has the blaze was under control within a half-hour.

There was no immediate word on how it started.  An investigation continues.


 
 
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