Philadelphia firefighters battle large rowhome fire in East Germantown
PHILADELPHIA - A large fire broke out Tuesday in East Germantown, sending firefighters onto the roof of a rowhome as they worked to contain heavy flames.
What we know:
A large fire erupted just after 11 a.m. Tuesday on the 5700 block of North Lambert Street in East Germantown.
Fire crews arrived to find visible flames and thick smoke coming from the upper floors. Firefighters were seen cutting into the roof and applying water from multiple angles to contain the blaze.
There is no information yet on injuries or how the fire began.
What's next:
Investigators will begin determining the cause once the scene is secured and conditions are safe to enter. More details are expected later today.
The Source: This article is based on early information from FOX 29 crews on scene.