Philly FFs Display 'Incredible,' 'Aggressive' Efforts in Tragic Blaze
By Erin McCarthy
Source The Philadelphia Inquirer
Two children died early Monday in a house fire in Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion section, authorities said.
The blaze started just before 5 a.m. in a two-story rowhouse on the 2400 block of North Myrtlewood Street and was placed under control at 5:18, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
“Despite aggressive firefighting and rescue efforts, two children did not survive,” a department spokesperson said. Three adults were hospitalized with injuries.
Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel responded to the tragedy on Twitter.
“Incredible firefighting & rescue efforts by @PhillyFireDept members in Battalion 3 this morning,” he wrote. “Our thoughts/prayers are with all those affected by the tragic outcome … ”
About 60 firefighters, medics, and other personnel were involved in the response.
It was not immediately clear what sparked the fire.
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