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1 Pa. firefighter hurt in 4-alarm blaze, multiple rescues reported

Firefighters made several rescues from the 3-story condo building

The Philadelphia Inquirer

CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — At least five people were injured in a four-alarm condominium fire Friday night in Montgomery County, authorities said.

The blaze was reported at 9:23 p.m. in the three-story building at 1600 Church Rd. in Cheltenham Township, a dispatcher said.

Fire officials said at least five victims, including a firefighter, were transported from the scene. Multiple rescues were reported.

A Red Cross spokesman said 40 units were affected. Displaced residents were being directed to Cheltenham High School for aid and temporary shelter.

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