A huge 3-alarm fire in a business has taken on an additional problem in Frankford as residents are warned to remain indoors due to potential air quality problems.The fire broke out Tuesday night on the 1600 block of Foulkrod Street, around 9:15, officials said.The fire quickly grew in size and three alarms were struck by the fire department.No injuries were reported as a result of the fire and crews eventually contained it around 2 a.m. Wednesday.
However, later Wednesday morning, city officials determined there could be air quality issues because of the fire.They issued an alert to residents around noon Wednesday to either avoid the area or to remain indoors while the Health Department sent inspectors to collect air quality samples, though no specific hazardous substances had been identified.Officials went on to say that residents should take precautions to protect themselves and loved ones from potential exposure to poor air quality.
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