Elderly woman killed, 2 injured, families displaced after rowhome collapse in Nicetown: officials

New details surrounding victims of Nicetown rowhome collapse revealed
New details emerge about the victims of a major collapse to three rowhomes in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood that occurred Sunday morning.
PHILADELPHIA - An investigation is underway after a rowhome collapse occurred in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood Sunday morning.
What we know:
At around 5 a.m. Sunday, the Philadelphia Fire Department was called to the 1900 block of West Bristol Street for a reported building collapse.
Upon arrival, firefighters pulled two females from the collapse.

Elderly woman killed, 2 rescued, multiple homes destroyed after collapse in Nicetown
A reported explosion in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood left one woman dead, two people injured and multiple homes damaged.
They were transported to an area hospital where one is listed in critical condition and the other is listed in stable condition.
A search dog alerted authorities to the area of the collapse where firefighters were able to locate another victim.
The victim, an elderly woman, was pulled from the rubble and pronounced dead at the scene.
The Special Operations Unit has set up tech equipment to detect any further movement of the structure.
PECO arrived at the scene to turn off the gas so that personnel could continue to work.
PECO is also working to isolate the power outage for surrounding neighbors.
The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) is in the process of taking over the investigation. The Philadelphia Fire Department will remain at the scene to assist.
Dig deeper:
City officials say a staff member in the city council's administrative office is the woman in critical condition.
The two other victims are a mother and daughter that lived next door to each other. One is in stable condition; the other is the victim who died in the incident. Their identities have not been released.
Neighbors told officials they heard a loud boom and reported the sound of an explosion.
Residents near Edward Steele School in Nicetown are facing uncertainty and frustration after the collapse.
Many have been displaced from their homes, waiting for updates and assistance.

Multiple residents displaced after reported explosion in Nicetown
Many residents in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood have been displaced after multiple rowhomes collapsed Sunday morning.
Sandy Clark, who lives three doors down from the collapse site, described the damage to her home. "My dining room was blown out, my kitchen window was blown out, and I believe my bathroom."
She expressed gratitude for her safety but sadness over the loss of life. Sandy, along with her family, is waiting for word outside the shelter set up at Edward Steele Elementary.
"There’s like so many stories don’t make no sense. Nobody saying anything to us," said Clark.
Her sister, Tiffany Culler, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the chaos caused by the unknown.
Local organizations, including the Red Cross and Emir Healing Center, are working to provide support.
Chantay Love from Emir Healing Center emphasized the community's solidarity. "When something happens to one, it happens to all of us. This is family," said Love.
"It’s good for them to see us working together with the people who’ve been affected," said Majeedah Rashid from Nicetown CDC.
What you can do:
Throughout the day, donations poured in from those eager to help.
Rana Thomas and Mary Jackson from New Light Ministries shared their immediate response to the disaster, prioritizing community safety and support.
To donate visit Philacityfund.org
What they're saying:
Mayor Cherelle Parker expressed her sadness for those impacted by the tragedy.
What's next:
Officials are working to determine the cause of the collapse and whether the loud sound was due to the collapse or some type of explosion.
By 7 p.m. Sunday, city officials, the Red Cross, and local organizations held a closed-door meeting to address residents' concerns.
However, many questions remain unanswered, and frustration persists among those displaced.
Sandy Clark is still waiting to return home, hoping to have power restored by midnight.
While some families have regained access to their homes, at least seven families are receiving shelter assistance from the Red Cross.
The community continues to seek clarity and resolution as they navigate the aftermath of the collapse. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
This is an ongoing investigation.
The Source: The information in this story is from the Philadelphia Fire Department.