Four-Alarm Fire in Vacant Building Challenges Philadelphia Firefighters

    June 8, 2025
    Philadelphia firefighters were on the scene for several hours hitting hotspots.

    The cause of a four-alarm building fire in Philadelphia is under investigation.

    More than 150 firefighters were involved in the extensive operation at the building that has been vacant for more than five years, CBS Philly reported.

    Crews were challenged as they tried for hours to get the fire under control.

    No injuries were reported. 

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    Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues. 

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