Brush fire erupts near Philadelphia International Airport
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The fire was burning in the area of Tinicum Island Road and Stevens Drive in Tinicum Township.
Officials say the wind helped fuel the flames.
There was no immediate word as to how this fire started.
Viewer video sent to Action News showed large flames visible from the airport property.
No flights were impacted at the airport by this fire.
Brush fire burns near Philadelphia International Airport
By FOX 29 staff
Video shows a large cloud of smoke filling the air.
PHILADELPHIA - A brush fire burned near the Philadelphia International Airport in Tinicum Township on Tuesday afternoon.
The fire broke out around the area of Tinicum Island Road and Stevens Drive. Video showed heavy smoke filling the air around 4:30 p.m..
No flights were impacted. There’s no word on how the fire started at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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