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Crews battle massive 6-alarm fire in Allentown; some residents asked to evacuate
6abc Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- A six-alarm fire broke out around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday in a commercial building on the 300 block of North Front Street in Allentown, causing significant structural damage including roof and floor collapses.
- Fire crews were still working to control the blaze as of 11 p.m., with residents on the block ordered to evacuate and those in nearby areas advised to shelter in place.
- No injuries have been reported, and displaced residents were directed to seek shelter at Resurrected Life Church on W. Hamilton Street.
- The fire caused several road closures and left thousands of PPL customers without power in the affected area.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
