Philadelphia Fire Department
The National Guard Arrives in Philadelphia Amid the Riots, Fires and Looting
A roundup of Philadelphia news. This post may be updated as more information becomes available. National Guard Arrives in Philadelphia They call what’s been happening […]
The Latest on the Deadly South Philly Rowhouse Fire
Two missing people are presumed dead after a massive rowhouse explosion and three-alarm fire on Thursday morning in South Philadelphia, while about 60 others remain […]
After Fire, Melrose Diner Looks Like It’s Going to Be OK
Take a deep breath, Philadelphia. You might not be able to chow down at Melrose Diner — the beloved, 24-hour South Philly staple — for a […]
What You Need to Know About Philly’s Massive Oil Refinery Explosion
This is a developing story and may be updated. Early Friday morning, I, like many others, awoke startled after my West Philly apartment rattled. I […]
Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Warehouse in Southwest Philly
Firefighters battled a three-alarm warehouse fire in Southwest Philadelphia on Sunday. The flames broke out at a paper facility on the 1600 block of South […]
City Orders Shutdown of Scrapyard Where Massive Fire Burned
The junkyard where a massive, four-alarm fire broke out on the Kensington/Port Richmond border earlier this month has been ordered to close by the city. […]
Firefighters Battled a Massive Junk Yard Blaze in Kensington
Firefighters battled and calmed a massive, four-alarm blaze on the border of Kensington and Port Richmond on Tuesday night. The fire started around 8:30 p.m […]
South Philly Home Collapses, Father and Son Escape With Minor Injuries
A South Philadelphia father and his 12-year-old son have miraculously survived with only minor injuries after their home in Point Breeze collapsed while they were […]
Massive Fire Guts Bridget Foy’s on South Street
Bridget Foy’s has gone up in flames. A fire engulfed the popular South Street restaurant early Wednesday morning. It took several hours and more than […]
Prepare Yourself: Philly’s Holding a Citywide Fire Drill on Wednesday
Don’t freak out when sirens sound across Philly on Wednesday evening – it’s just a citywide fire drill (which is apparently a thing). As part […]
Philly Fireman Taking Heat for Charlottesville Post
The Philadelphia Fire Department and Mayor Jim Kenney have spoken out against what they called a “reprehensible” photo posted by a Philly fireman after the Charlottesville rally. […]
Police and Fire Vehicles Found Covered in Gasoline in West Philly
The Philadelphia Police and Fire departments are investigating after several of their vehicles were found covered in gasoline in a shared garage in West Philly.
8 Projects Win Willard Rouse Awards
Judging from the major elements contained in this year’s honorees at the Urban Land Institute Philadelphia’s fourth annual Willard G. “Bill” Rouse Awards for Excellence, […]
Mural Arts Honors Fallen Fire Lt. Joyce Craig
The latest project from the city’s Mural Arts program celebrates the life and memory of the first woman to die in the line of duty in […]
Philadelphia Firefighter Dies on Duty Saturday Night
It is with deep regret that we announce at 7:57p.m. FF Gabriel Lee of L12 died while working his night shift. #LODD pic.twitter.com/uNsRLFKb0S — Philadelphia […]