Crews are fighting a massive fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday night. Residents close to the blaze received evacuation instructions as the situation unfolds.
According to Lehigh County Dispatch, the fire ignited at an old commercial building around 8:40 p.m. The flames extended to a nearby home, intensifying the emergency response.
PPL Electric Utilities has cut power in the vicinity, leaving approximately 3,600 customers without electricity. This measure was taken to ensure safety and facilitate the firefighters’ efforts.
Authorities are advising Allentown residents to remain in place while emergency teams work to control the fire. Specifically, individuals residing on the 300 block of Front Street should leave their homes through their backyards as a precaution.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported at this stage.
Stay informed as this story develops.
Trump Describes Improvements at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Amid Vandalism Claims 
Knicks Parade Incident Results in Fines and Job Loss 
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Opens to Public 
5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mendocino County 
Challenges Faced by Marco Rubio as Secretary of State 
Enhanced Security Measures at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool