Fire Damages Five Rowhomes In North Philadelphia's Fairhill Neighborhood

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Dozens of firefighters were called to a fire that spread to five homes in North Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood Wednesday morning.

The fire started around 5 a.m. on the 3500 block of Kip Street. Philadelphia Fire Executive Chief Daniel McCarty said fire was coming from both the front and back of the home when crews first arrived.

Kip Street fire in North Philadelphia/CBS Philadelphia

It took about 40 minutes to put the fire out, but crews were still working at the scene several hours later.

Fire damage on the 3500 block of Kip Street/CBS Philadelphia

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