PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At least one person was taken to the hospital after a fire broke out Thursday night in the 5700 block of Harmer Street in West Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Fire Department reported.
According to the fire brigade, the fire is now under control.
The entire block of terraced houses was evacuated and several homes were damaged. Firefighters said crews were battling intense fires and setting up ladders for possible rescues.
According to the fire department, one male victim was taken to hospital with cardiac arrest.