Four-alarm fire burns former Flexible Flyer factory

[bananas]

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer



Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the four-alarm fire that burned through the former Flexible Flyer sled factory in North Philadelphia last night.

Dozens of firefighters battled the spectacular blaze in the six-story building, now a warehouse, at Fifth and Ontario Streets for nearly an hour-and-a-half before bringing it under control.

No injuries were reported but residents in nearby homes were briefly evancuated.

Fire officials said the blaze was reported at 10:06 p.m. and quickly climbed to four-alarms.

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Discussed in GD: "remember the Flexible Flyer sled?"

[Ian David]

1. Rosebud...

[aquart]

2. Yes. Sigh. Rosebud.

[Botany]

3. I still have 2 old ones

Meadville, PA from Chestnut Street to Walnut Street w/ a snow bridge and a ramp over 1 little cross street

We were all Kings and rich w/ joy.

[Bicoastal]

4. Awesome alliteration at the apex of this article!

:)

[Bossy Monkey]

5. Even better had they substituted "finishes" for "burns" :) n/t

[bananas]

6. Four-alarm fire finishes off former Philadelphia Flexible Flyer factory

LOL :)