Allentown Six-Alarm Fire Forces Evacuations, Knocks Out Power to 3,000
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Updated · CBS New York · Jun 25
Allentown Six-Alarm Fire Forces Evacuations, Knocks Out Power to 3,000
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jun 25
Summary
Around 8:40 p.m., a six-alarm fire tore through an old commercial building on North Front Street in Allentown, forcing nearby residents to evacuate and others to shelter in place.
The blaze spread to nearby homes, and officials told residents on the 300 block of Front Street to leave through their backyards as crews fought the fire.
PPL Electric Utilities cut power in the area, leaving about 3,000 customers without electricity, while the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania responded to assist.
No injuries had been reported by late Wednesday, though the fire caused major damage including collapses, and its cause remained under investigation.