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Massive Fire Burns Through Commercial Building in Eastern Pennsylvania
County dispatchers said the blaze reached six alarms, and officials ordered nearby residents to shelter in place as crews fought to contain it.
Firefighters battled a massive six-alarm blaze on the 300 block of North Front Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday night, June 24, 2026.
The blaze broke out at an old commercial building around 8:40 p.m. before spreading to neighboring homes, significantly escalating the emergency response.
PPL Electric Utilities cut power to approximately 3,600 customers in the area as crews worked to contain the intense flames engulfing all three floors.
The Allentown Police Department instructed residents on the 300 block of Front Street to evacuate through their backyards, while surrounding residents were advised to shelter in place.
Officials reported no injuries as the cause of the fire remains under investigation; the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is assisting those affected.