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Fire At Historical Building In Old City

By Steve Beck

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Firefighters were able to quickly control an electrical fire that started inside a historical building in downtown Philadelphia Tuesday morning.

The electrical fire started at about 7:30 a.m. at the historical Second Bank of the United States building on Chestnut Street in Old City.

Firefighters were able to place the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes.

There were no reports of any injuries.

It was not immediately known if the fire caused any damage.

The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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