A building collapse left one firefighter dead, after crews worked several hours to rescue several others trapped in the debris.
Five were rescued from the fire, and transported to Temple University Hospital. They are all said to be in stable condition, while the inspector has reportedly been released.
One firefighter, a 27-year veteran, was reportedly killed after being trapped under the building's debris. He was pronounced dead on the scene. "It's a sad ay for the Philadelphia Fire Department," said Craig Murphy, 1st Deputy Fire Commissioner. "Unfortunately our department lost a member bravely fighting a fire then caught in a building collapse."
Officials say four people were initially rescued from the collapse at different times, with one jumping from the second floor to escape. Crews worked for hours to find and rescue the remaining two, and said they lost contact with them around 6:05 a.m.The cause of the fire is under investigation, but officials say they do not believe it is suspicious. that I have read and agree
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