An auto body garage fire that authorities say was intentionally set spread to nearby homes in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood early Monday morning.
Firefighters responded to the blaze along Belfield Avenue -- between East Tulpehocken Street and East Walnut Lane -- shortly after midnight on Feb. 17, 2025.
The fire spread from the auto body garage -- where night command said the blaze was intentionally set -- to two surrounding homes.
No one was hurt, however, the fire displaced at least five people, authorities said.
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The fire marshal would investigate the exact cause of the fire, authorities said.
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