Flames Destroy Laundromat, Pharmacy In Juniata Park Shopping Center
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Fire crews battled a large blaze in a Juniata Park shopping center that houses a laundromat and pharmacy on Tuesday afternoon. The two-alarm blaze happened on the corner of Castor and Erie Avenues.
The fire was put under control at 4:53 p.m.
LIVE: Philadelphia firefighters are battling a massive blaze at a building on Castor and Erie Avenues in the Juniata Park section of the city. DETAILS: https://cbsloc.al/2KCcvBG
Posted by CBS Philly on Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Chopper 3 was over the fire, where large flames and heavy smoke could be seen bursting through the roof.
Officials say the fire department was called to the area just after 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. The fire quickly was raised to a second alarm at 4:24 p.m.
The building houses Refresh Laundry and Pharmacy of America.
The two-alarm fire at Castor and Erie has been placed under control. About 45 apparatus & 100 members remain at the scene. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/YIhkjecsj2
— Philadelphia Fire (@PhillyFireDept) June 25, 2019
There is no word at this time on what sparked the fire. There have been no reports of any injuries.