Massive Commercial Fire Triggers Evacuations in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Residents were urged to leave their homes after a large blaze broke out at a commercial building around 8:45 p.m. local time, the cause remains under investigation
Residents of Allentown, Pennsylvania, were urged to evacuate their homes Wednesday night after a massive fire erupted at a large commercial building in the city. The blaze broke out around 8:45 p.m. local time in Pennsylvania (00:45 GMT on June 25), according to ABC, prompting a major emergency response. Aerial footage from WPVI, ABC News’ local affiliate, showed numerous firefighters battling the flames as crews worked to prevent the fire from spreading. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the incident, which remains under investigation.