Four-Alarm Fire Displaces 50 in Philadelphia

Firefighters were seen battling the large fire with damage to the building expected to be extensive.

Three people suffered minor injuries and at least 50 people have been displaced by the fire, local media reported. The fire -- which began around 21:30, - grew to a four-alarm fire before firefighters were able to contain it around midnight.

Residents have been evacuated and no deaths have yet been reported.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

A massive four-alarm fire destroyed an apartment building in Philadelphia's Rhawnhurst neighborhood.

"On arrival companies found heavy smoke conditions emanating from the fourth floor. Companies went into service with an interior check to locate and find a fire while simultaneously looking for any occupants and making sure they were removed safely," said Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson.

The fire reached four alarms before it was brought under control just after midnight.

The view from Chopper 6 captured the charred remains of the property. Crews will remain on scene overnight to put out any hotspots.

According to officials, about 50 people were displaced and three residents suffered minor injuries.

Officials with the fire department stated more than 130 firefighters were engaged in fighting the blaze, with at least 55 vehicles at their disposal.

The American Red Cross and Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management are opening a shelter for those impacted by the fire. It's located at Samuel Fels High School on the 5500 block of Langdon St.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Officials did indicate a number of people had been evacuated, but there was no firm number of how many. There was no word of any injuries.