Five families are being assisted after a fire in Tamaqua on Saturday afternoon.
Around 4:30pm, emergency personnel were called to 117 West Broad Street in Tamaqua for a possible structure fire. Police were first on scene and reported in heavy smoke coming from the building and flames shooting from the upstairs windows.
There was a report of possible entrapment but that turned out to be negative. Everyone escaped but several people were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
The fire quickly spread to adjoining apartment buildings and businesses including Mila Buffet and Dn'A Bikes.
The call hit at least 3-alarms calling in units from Schuylkill and nearby Counties.
The fire causing damage to at least 4 buildings with the American Red Cross helping five families.
Around 7:30pm, the fire was marked under control and by 9:30pm, all fire personnel with the exception of overnight watch were clear the scene.
Around, 6:00am, Sunday, the Tamaqua Fire Department was called back to a rekindle.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Photos/Video By fdnyfish/Frank D’Amato
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