Two Row Homes Destroyed in West Philadelphia Fire That Spread From a Single Address
Sunday afternoon was supposed to be quiet on Reno Street. It did not stay that way.
On June 7, 2026, fire tore through row homes in West Philadelphia and left residents standing across the street, some of them in tears.
The Philadelphia Fire Department responded around 4:15 p.m. and brought the blaze under control within 45 minutes. But by then, the damage was already done.
The House That Started It All
The fire originated at 4336 Reno Street and spread to several nearby homes. That spread is not unusual with row homes. Shared walls mean one fire becomes every neighbor’s emergency within minutes…