
Fire Damages Row Homes In Kensington Area
by Alex Lloyd Gross
Just after 5:30 PM thick grey smoke could be seen from most areas of the city. The source of that smoke was a fire that ripped through one town home and damaged two others, on the 800 block of East Ontario Street.

Fire crews brought in extra equipment but narrow streets hindered the firefighting efforts by limiting just how much equipment could get close to the fire. To top it off, a few idiots turned on a fire hydrant to keep cool, just two blocks from the blaze.

The cause is under investigation. The fie was declared under control in about 20 minutes. There were no injuries reported. Fire companies from Frankford and Port Richmond were called in to assist.