Crews are responding to a fire near 17th and Chestnut, an area where stores were looted a short time before. CENTER CITY - Crews are battling a three alarm fire at a multiple story building in Center City.
Officials say the blaze happened sometime before 9 p.m. on the 1700 block of Walnut Street. SkyFOX was over the seen Saturday night where crews experienced heavy smoke and large flames.
No word on what sparked the fire. Officials say the area had been looted by rioters from the chaotic Center City protests. One person has been transported to Jefferson Hospital.
The victim's condition is unknown. This is a developing story. Advertisement ___ For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app. DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS