While many were out and about this evening enjoying the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll, a blown transformer caused a fire near 46th and Hazel, according to various reports. The fire was reported shortly before 8 p.m.:
Seems to be a fire on an electrical pole on 46th & hazel @WestPhillyLocal @WestPhillyNews pic.twitter.com/4KfkyBvjj3
— Beth Patel (@bethannpatel) September 17, 2015
One witness said that the fire engulfed a car parked nearby. We’re trying to get more details.
September 18th, 2015 at 7:39 pm
Thanks to God that no one was hurt.
Thanks to Philly Fire Fighters for arriving quickly and putting out the ground and car fire.
Thanks to PECO for putting out the transformer fire and reestablishing electric service by working through the night.
Thanks to kind neighbors for helping those affected by the fire.