Crews Rescue 1 Person, 3 Dogs, 1 Cat Rescued From Kensington Fire
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Firefighters have rescued one person, three dogs, and one cat from a burning residence in Kensington.
It happened on the 2100 block of E. Clementine Street just before 9 a.m. Tuesday.
.@PhillyFireDept crews on scene of house fire on E. Clementine St in Kensington; woman rescued from 2nd floor, 3 dogs and cat also rescued @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/SBnHDp7o6W
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The Deputy Fire Commissioner says the fire started on the first floor of the residence.
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The Philadelphia Fire Department put the fire under control at approximately 9:10 a.m.
Firefighters rescued one woman from the second floor.
PFD members rescued, cared for and transported one occupant to the hospital following a fire this morning on the 2100 block of E. Clementine St. in Kensington. #PFDstrongtogether #24x7x365 pic.twitter.com/aVuJu7RYTu
— Philadelphia Fire (@PhillyFireDept) April 17, 2018
The 40-year-old woman was taken to Temple University Hospital in stable condition with smoke inhalation.
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Three pets were also rescued from the house.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.