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Incendiary devices, fireworks materials found during house fire in Mayfair
A man is facing several charges after police say a fire led to the discovery of dangerous materials in Philadelphia's Mayfair section.
PHILADELPHIA - A man is facing several charges after police say a fire led to the discovery of dangerous materials in Philadelphia's Mayfair section.
Fire crews responded to a home on the 7100 block of Montague Street around 7 p.m. Friday to see smoke coming from the garage and inside the home.
A man and woman were rescued from the home and treated at the scene.
A hazmat situation was declared when police say they found materials used to make incendiary devices and fireworks.
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Nearby homes were evacuated and traffic was diverted from the area as crews cleared the scene.
A male suspect has been charged with possession of incendiary devices, risking a catastrophe, recklessly endangering another person and related offenses.
