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2012 Year in Review: Two Philadelphia Firefighters Killed in Kensington Blaze

It was a tragedy that shook the city of Philadelphia: the loss of two firefighters in a wall collapse during a massive warehouse fire in Kensington.

2012/12/26

(Diane Neary, widow of late firefighter Lt. Robert Neary, is surrounded by firefighters and family members outside her refurbished home. Credit: Michelle Durham)

Philadelphia Fire Widow Gets Free Home Repairs, Thanks To Department Brethren

Some off-duty Philadelphia firefighters donated their time over two days to repair the home of Diane Neary, whose husband was killed fighting a blaze in Kensington last spring.

2012/10/23

4 New Families Benefiting From The Hero Thrill Show

Fallen Philadelphia police and firefighters were honored in South Philadelphia this afternoon at the 58th Annual Hero Thrill Show.

2012/09/22

Philadelphia Firefighters’ Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Against City

Firefighters Local 22 is asking the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board to force the Nutter administration to turn over internal documents about last April’s fatal fire in Kensington.

2012/09/04

Problem Property In Atlantic City Reveals Stunning Connection To Kensington Warehouse Fire

The CBS 3 I-Team has learned at least one of the owners of a Kensington warehouse that burned last month, leaving two firemen dead, is connected to a problem property in Atlantic City that neighbors and city officials say is partly to blame for flooding homes.

2012/05/04

(This warehouse fire on April 9th killed two firefighters. File photo)

Grand Jury Will Probe Warehouse Blaze That Killed 2 Philadelphia Firefighters

In a statement, the district attorney’s office confirmed that it will submit evidence gathered in the April 9th fire to an investigating grand jury for review and possible charges.

2012/04/17

Theft From Fallen Firefighters’ Benefit Under Investigation

Philadelphia police are investigating a theft from a benefit held Friday night at an area bar for the families of two firefighters who died earlier this week.

2012/04/14

Standing In Silence, Philadelphia City Council Honors 2 Fallen Firefighters

City Council paid tribute to the fallen firefighters both with a moment of silence and with resolutions honoring their memory.

2012/04/12

Commonwealth Flags To Fly At Half-Staff For Fallen Firefighters

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has ordered Commonwealth flags lowered to half-staff in honor of two fallen Philadelphia firefighters.

2012/04/11

City, Firehouse Mourn While Investigators Search For Clues In Deadly Kensington Fire

Dousing out smoldering rubble and removing charred debris is what officials say must happen first, before they determine what caused Monday’s five-alarm fatal fire in Kensington.

2012/04/10

Fire Department Announces Funeral Arrangements For Fallen Firefighters

The Philadelphia Fire Department has announced the funeral arrangements for two firefighters who lost their lives battling a warehouse fire in Kensington, Monday morning.

2012/04/10

Neighbors Speak Out About Abandoned Kensington Warehouse, City Prepared To Take Action

Although the warehouse was abandoned, neighbors say it certainly was not empty. The building had broken windows and doors that were open to anyone. They say it was a haven for problems.

2012/04/09