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Massive 6-alarm Allentown fire: Residents told to evacuate, shelter available at church
WFMZ.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A six-alarm fire broke out Wednesday night at a former factory in the 300 block of Front Street near the Allentown riverfront, with crews battling flames on all three floors and using aerial ladders to contain the blaze.
- The fire caused significant structural damage, including collapsed walls and roof sections, leading to power outages affecting over 2,100 PPL customers and gas being shut off by UGI crews in the area.
- Residents were advised to shelter in place, with evacuations of nearby row homes and instructions to exit properties through backyards; authorities urged people to avoid the area and follow emergency responders' guidance.
- A shelter has been set up at Resurrected Life Church for those displaced, and the city is coordinating with community leaders to provide resources for affected residents.
- The cause of the fire remains unknown, and no injuries have been reported; updates will be provided as the situation develops.
