A fire that ravaged seven rowhomes in Folcroft, Pennsylvania, has left multiple families homeless and searching for answers. On the afternoon of Sunday, flames erupted in the 1100 block of Taylor Street, razing through homes and pushing residents into the streets. While the cause remains under investigation, officials have confirmed to6abcthat three homes are destroyed and several more were affected by the inferno.
Folcroft Fire Department Chief Angelo Zangare noted, “it s too early to know how much damage the fire did the five homes involved,” in a statement given toNBC10. In addition, power has been cut in the area for safety reasons, as reported by the same outlet. The swift response from multiple fire departments, including Folcroft, Darby, and Sharon Hill among others, was notable, yet despite their efforts, the sudden devastation has plunged the community into despair, particularly with the holidays looming.
Residents, such as Adrienne Lewis, who told6abc, “I left this morning to go to church and thought I’d come home and everything will be alright,” have returned to their shattered lives amid the rubble of what were once their homes.
Despite the chaos and loss, the community is coming together, with donations of groceries, gift cards, and monetary aid already amassing for the victims. “Delco is a good place,” David Strickler affirmed in a statement obtained by6abc. The Red Cross is assisting displaced residents, and a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to provide additional support.
While close to 125 firefighters battled the blaze, as mentioned by Prospect Park Fire Company’s chief toFOX29, the emotional toll on those affected is mounting. A neighbor’s immediate actions, as recounted by FOX29, allowed many to escape harm; a resident Chezney Burnett was pivotal in alerting her sleeping neighbor Rob Rudisill to the peril, enabling a safe evacuation for himself and his children.
Yet, individuals like Rob Rudisill hold onto their faith, stating to6abc, “I believe God is going to provide for me, and my family and everything is going to be okay.” The Borough of Folcroft continues to collect donations for those upended by this catastrophe as the community grapples with rebuilding in the fire’s aftermath.
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