Watch CBS News

Four People Injured, 2 Critically In Northeast Philadelphia House Fire

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Four people were injured, two critically, following a house fire in Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. Firefighters were called to the 7300 block of Ryers Avenue in Burholme, around 5:30 a.m.

Reports Of Several People Injured Following House Fire In Fox Chase

Firefighters say a 21-year-old man and a 82-year-old woman were transported to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital and then airlifted to Jefferson University Hospital. Both victims are in critical condition.

A 26-year-old man and 16-year-old girl were also transported to to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital and placed in stable condition.

There is no word on what sparked the fire.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.