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Massive fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania, prompts evacuations for nearby residents
Updated on: June 24, 2026 / 11:49 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia
TL;DR
- A massive six-alarm fire started in an old commercial building in Allentown, Pennsylvania, around 8:40 p.m.
- The fire spread to nearby homes, leading to evacuations and a shelter-in-place order for residents.
- Residents on the 300 block of Front Street were instructed to evacuate through their backyards.
- PPL Electric Utilities shut off power, leaving about 3,000 customers without electricity.
- The American Red Cross is responding to the incident.
- No injuries have been reported so far.
- The cause of the fire is currently unknown.