Fire at West Philly rowhome forces residents to jump out windows – NBC10 Philadelphia
By: | Published: 2025-06-09 19:22:00 | Source: www.nbcphiladelphia.com
A dramatic scene unfolded early Sunday morning in one West Philadelphia neighborhood. Witnesses said they watched in fear as people jumped from the second floor of a burning home in Cobbs Creek.
The flames broke out around 9:30 a.m. on June 8 on the 600 block of Walton Avenue and was under control around 10 a.m., officials said.
Fire Under Control 06-08-2025 09:49:00 – WALTON AVE / S 56TH ST
— PFD Alerts (@PFDalerts) June 8, 2025
Officials with the Philadelphia Fire Department said that two people were taken to nearby hospitals for their injuries. Crews were at the scene for several hours Sunday while those affected watched and were overcome with emotions.
“I seen three people jump out the window,” neighbor Angela Wallace said. “Once they got out, the flames…
