Fire rips through four rowhomes in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood

Families rushed out of their homes on a residential block in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood after a fire spread to four rowhomes early Thursday.

Crews were called to the 300 block of West Wellens Street shortly after 3 a.m. Video on the Citizen App showed heavy flames.

Gia Smith, a high school senior, said she was awake and studying for her final exams when she came downstairs to get a snack. That's when she noticed flames next door.

"When I came downstairs, I seen a lot of orange stuff like from the window. But it wasn't at my house yet," Smith said. "I assume it was the house right next to me."

She then woke up everyone in the home including her parents, and everyone got outside to safety.

Smith said she was able to save her prom dress from damage.

The fire was placed under control around 4 a.m. and there are no reported injuries. The American Red Cross said they were headed to the scene to provide assistance.

The cause is still under investigation.

This is a developing story and will be updated.