Philadelphia firefighter killed in building collapse, 5 rescued in ‘catastrophic accident’

A Philadelphia firefighter was killed when a building collapsed early Saturday morning, fire department officials said.

Four other firefighters and an inspector were pulled from the rubble and transported to Temple University Hospital.

A fire department official called it a “sad day” for the department, describing the collapse as a “catastrophic accident.”

A Philadelphia firefighter died in a building collapse Saturday, June 18, 2022.
(Fox 29 Philadelphia)

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