Brush fire in West Philadelphia prompts large fire, police response

The Brief

  • A brush fire started just before 5 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
  • More than 65 fire members responded.
  • The wind and dry conditions were a challenge for firefighters working to get it under control.

WEST PHILADELPHIA Dry conditions are fueling brush fires across the region and that is no different for Philadelphia as one spun up in West Philly Thursday evening.

Even as the fire prompted a large crew response, the weather made it a challenge to fight.

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