6 Homes Evacuated In Fishtown After Large Sinkhole Opens Up
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Fire Department evacuated residences in the Fishtown section of the city due to a sinkhole.
Six homes along the 2200 block of Taggert Street were evacuated on Friday after a large sinkhole opened up.
The Red Paw Relief Team posted a picture on Twitter showing the sinkhole swallowing up part of the sidewalk and a portion of the block.
On scene 2200 block of Taggert St with @PhillyFireDept standing by for any pet needs. pic.twitter.com/y6w3SXiusa
— Red wash your Paws Relief Team (@RedPawRelief) January 19, 2018
The sinkhole measures 30 feet by 30 feet and officials are concerned it could be growing.
Crews are working to repair it.
No one was injured.
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