Center City

Firefighters Battle High Rise Apartment Fire in Center City

The fire started at the Walnut Square Apartment complex, a 12-story building on 201 S. 13th Street, around 7:30 p.m.

The Walnut Square apartment complex in Center City was evacuated Wednesday due to a fire that sent smoke into the air. NBC10 obtained viewer video of the smoke rising from the roof of the building.

Firefighters are battling a fire at a high-rise apartment building in Center City.

The fire started at the Walnut Square Apartment complex, a 12-story building on 201 S. 13th Street, around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Smoke could be seen rising from the roof area. The fire was placed under control at 8:22 p.m.

The entire building was evacuated. Residents won't be able to return to the building until inspectors deem it safe.

No injuries have been reported.

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