Cause sought for massive North Philly warehouse fire

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (AP/WTXF) -- Investigators are trying to find the cause of a massive fire that destroyed a vacant North Philadelphia warehouse over the weekend.

No injuries were reported from the blaze in the four-story building, which was reported at about 6:30 p.m. Friday on West Lippincott and North 21st Streets.

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Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel "We essentially used most of the Philadelphia Fire Department" fighting the blaze, which "basically involved an entire block of the city."

Officials say more than 200 firefighters were on the scene at the peak of the fire.

The fire was declared under control shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday. Officials said a nearby church was damaged by burning embers.

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