Alex. Fire crews remained here on scene since initial blaze dealing with remaining hot spots and theyre ups and investigators are working to accounts for everybody that may have been inside of that building at the time of the fire. But this afternoon officials said they have no specific is reports of anybody missing. It was like pandemonium but not panic. Everybody was running around trying to help wherever they could. After a very long day 88yearold betty smith rest easy beneath a blank net daughters warm west chester home. She was woken up before 11 30 p. M. That the Barclay Friends Assisted Living Center where she resided was on fire. Next thing you know burst through the door couple guys with blackjacket on saying you have to get out. You have to get out. As they struggled to make it downstairs First Responders called here he owes were coming in. I saw all of the flames. One of our firefighters went as far as he could until he started feeling his helmet start to melt. 160 residents
Have the difficult task of finding out testify fate of 160 people inside when the building erupted into flames and number two on the list to find out why the building erupted into flames flames. We may not know the answer for several days. The big story is the investigation of the fire. What is the latest there . Jim, before investigators can determine a cause, firefighters need to wrap up their job. They are hodsing this place down. It was 24 hours ago that flames tore through the complex as firefighters worked to save those inside. In daylight you can see the devastation from chopper 6, 160 people were inside when flames broke out 10 35 thursday night. Late this afternoon officials reported 27 people were injured, but its unclear if everyone wuls rescued or if anyone is missing or dead. Chaotic. There were folks in westchester university, some went home with family. We are trying to account for everyone. As the fire raged for hours, staff and neighbors ran to rescue seniors. They lin
Rain and severe storms as the winter blast moves east. Up to two feet expected in some areas as we kick off one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Good morning, america. Hope youre well this friday morning. A lot of you getting ready to travel for the holiday this weekend and could face a messy one. It is a busy friday morning. Looking forward to speaking to Leeann Tweeden. She is here live in the studio with us. That is just ahead. First we want to get to that breaking news a fivealarm fire outside philadelphia overnight injuring at least 20 people. Look at this scary scene. And take a live look at it now. Abcs eva pilgrim is there in westchester, pennsylvania with all the details. Good morning, eva. Reporter you can see that smoke still coming from this building. The roof completely gone. Fire ravaging it overnight. A lot of the people inside they couldnt get out on their own and they needed help. Overnight workers scrambling to save elderly residents from a massive fire devour
Inferno and the fierce fire consumed a living facility in west chester and many families are being reunited and they are beinging for everyone inside. 27 people are known injured. Good evening, everyone, im ukee washington. Aim jessica dean. At the hight of the fire thursday night flames consumed the Senior Living community barkley friends and as the light emerged we could see how much was left behind. Alexandria hoff is in west chester with the latest. Alex. Fire crews remained here on scene since initial blaze dealing with remaining hot spots and theyre ups and investigators are working to accounts for everybody that may have been inside of that building at the time of the fire. But this afternoon officials said they have no specific is reports of anybody missing. It was like pandemonium but not panic. Everybody was running around trying to help wherever they could. After a very long day 88yearold betty smith rest easy beneath a blank net daughters warm west chester home. She was wok
Firefighters worked to save those inside. In daylight you can see the devastation from chopper 6, 160 people were inside when flames broke out 10 35 thursday night. Late this afternoon officials reported 27 people were injured, but its unclear if everyone wuls rescued or if anyone is missing or dead. Chaotic. There were folks in westchester university, some went home with family. We are trying to account for everyone. As the fire raged for hours, staff and neighbors ran to rescue seniors. They lined up outside with 40degree temperatures. The nurse came in and said, its a fire. She grabbed the oxygen and put me in the wheelchair, and we got out of there. Everybody was following us. She kept saying, come on, come on. Most of the residents have been relocated to Senior Living center in the area. Federal authorities arrived on the scene earlier today but the building is still too hot to enter. Neighbors that saw thee destruction were impressed so many lives were saved. People practice for