Firefighter carrying a victim on a stretcher with flames licking a damaged home and emergency lights glowing

Northeast Philly Home Fire Leaves One Injured, Investigation Ongoing

At a Glance

  • Fire destroyed a home in the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia overnight.
  • One person was injured and taken on a stretcher.
  • Fire started at 12:35 a.m. and was under control by 1:35 a.m.
  • Why it matters: Residents should be aware of potential hazards and ongoing investigation.

A house fire in the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia erupted overnight, leaving one person injured and prompting an ongoing investigation.

Fire Details

Medical personnel pulling stretcher with bandaged arm away from charred home with flames still visible.

The blaze began around 12:35 a.m. on the 10000 block of Nandina Way and was brought under control by about 1:35 a.m. Fire crews arrived at roughly 1 a.m. to extinguish the flames.

  • 12:35 a.m. – Fire ignites
  • 1 a.m. – Fire crews on scene
  • 1:35 a.m. – Fire under control
  • 6:40 a.m. – Official update on status

Current Status

Officials confirmed that one person was injured and was transported on a stretcher by medical personnel. Details on the extent of damage or cause of the fire remain unknown, and an investigation is underway.

Key Takeaways

  • One person injured in overnight fire
  • Fire started at 12:35 a.m., controlled by 1:35 a.m.
  • Investigation ongoing; damage details pending

The incident underscores the importance of fire safety and the need for timely emergency response in Northeast Philadelphia.

Author

  • I’m Robert K. Lawson, a technology journalist covering how innovation, digital policy, and emerging technologies are reshaping businesses, government, and daily life.

    Robert K. Lawson became a journalist after spotting a zoning story gone wrong. A Penn State grad, he now covers Philadelphia City Hall’s hidden machinery—permits, budgets, and bureaucracy—for Newsofphiladelphia.com, turning data and documents into accountability reporting.

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