Philadelphia Firefighters Contain City Hall Fire

    May 24, 2006
    Nearly 400 people were evacuated from the building and may not be allowed to return today.
    AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma
    Firefighters are seen near the southwest entrance to City Hall in Philadelphia where a fire broke out on May 24.
    Firefighters are seen near the southwest entrance to City Hall in Philadelphia where a fire broke out on May 24.

    A small fire has been contained at Philadelphia's City Hall, but it caused a major traffic headache in Center City.

    The fire was inside a second story stairwell. Some water damage was reported to the historic structure.

    Also, nearly 400 people were evacuated from the building and may not be allowed to return today.

    The aftermath of the fire has closed off the blocks surrounding City Hall for several hours..

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