High-rise apartment building evacuated after fire

December 21, 2012 2:18 pm

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Residents of a high-rise apartment building in Wilkins are evacuating after a fire started on the sixth floor this afternoon.

Crews were dispatched about 12:15 p.m. and are still on the scene at 1100 Penn Center Boulevard.

Extra fire crews have been called in to assist elderly residents.


First Published December 21, 2012 2:17 pm

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