Fire Evacuates Center City High-Rise

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A fire caused the evacuation of a Center City Philadelphia high-rise Monday.

Firefighters responded to a fire on the fourth floor of the Adelphia House at 13th and Chestnut Streets — one block from City Hall — shortly before noon.

The fire appeared to be contained to the fourth floor — some windows could be seen smashed out — and no injuries were reported as firefighters said they quickly contained the blaze.

No word yet on what caused the blaze.

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