Smoke billowed from a South Street nightclub early Wednesday morning.
It was a battle against fire and ice for Philadelphia firefighters who dealt with the smoky blaze XO Lounge and icy conditions along South Street.
SkyForce10 captured firefighters battling the blaze, which appeared to have started near the club's rear porch. The club was closed at the time the fire broke out around 6 a.m. It took firefighters about 45 minutes to bring the blaze under control, firefighters said.
No one was hurt. [[416203194, C]]
"It was very scary," said Laura Callahan who works across the street.
No word yet on what may have caused the blaze that destroyed the club that features outdoor rooftop seating and music. The blaze left the Loft Bar and Coco's chicken and Waffles, which share the building, badly damaged.
The neighboring World Communications Charter School closed for the day due to smoky conditions.
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