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Friday, May 15, 2026 11:04PM

Crews battling fire near train tracks in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Crews battled a blaze along train tracks in North Philadelphia on Friday evening.

The flames broke out around 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Glenwood and Germantown avenues.

Authorities said the fire was fueled by piles of trash in the area. It was brought under control after 6 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

Trains in the area were halted until 7 p.m.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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