Boy Pulled From Philly Fire Fighting for Life

A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life after Philadelphia firefighters pulled him from a burning house Monday night, according to WTXF-TV.Crews responded to the fire in the Strawberry Mansion section of the city shortly before 10 p.m. to find smoke coming from the two-story building.Firefighters pulled the boy from the home and transported him to Hospital of Philadelphia in critical condition.The fire marshal's office is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
June 7, 2011

A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life after Philadelphia firefighters pulled him from a burning house Monday night, according to WTXF-TV.

Crews responded to the fire in the Strawberry Mansion section of the city shortly before 10 p.m. to find smoke coming from the two-story building.

Firefighters pulled the boy from the home and transported him to Hospital of Philadelphia in critical condition.

The fire marshal's office is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

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