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Five alarm fire at West Philly charter school

January 9, 2011

Firefighters are battling a five-alarm blaze this morning at the Global Leadership Academy Charter School at 5151 Warren St. The fire is under control, according to reports and no injuries have been reported. The fire appears to have started at about 6 a.m. this morning.

Police have rerouted all traffic, including buses and trolleys, off of Lancaster Avenue near the fire.

About 500 students grades K-8 attend GLA Charter School, which is scheduled to begin the 2011-2012 school year at a new building near 46th and Girard.


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