3 Children, 2 Adults Hospitalized After Fire In Grays Ferry
PHILADELPHIA (CBS)—Five people, including three children, were hospitalized following a fire this morning in Grays Ferry.
The fire broke out around 5 a.m. in the 1600 block of South Etting Street.
CBS 3 has learned that three children and two adults were rushed to the hospital.
Officials say at least one adult was treated for burn injuries and the children were transported due to smoke inhalation. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
At least one adult suffered burns, three children suffered smoke inhalation. Officials say kids did not live in home where fire started.
— Jan Carabeo (@JanCarabeoCBS3) February 16, 2017
Fire crews arrived to heavy smoke on 1500 block of Etting Street. Residents were already out of home. Cause now under investigation.
— Jan Carabeo (@JanCarabeoCBS3) February 16, 2017
We are responding to assist the @PhillyFireDept w/a dog displaced by a fire on the 1500 block of S Etting St.
— Red wash your Paws Relief Team (@RedPawRelief) February 16, 2017
On-scene w/@PhillyFireDept pic.twitter.com/UeUPyfFkMQ
— Red wash your Paws Relief Team (@RedPawRelief) February 16, 2017
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.