FRANKFORD - Fire crews remain are on the scene of a 4-alarm blaze in Frankford that tore through several stores and apartments.
Firefighters responded to the 4500 block of Frankford Avenue sometime before 1 p.m. Friday The fire was placed under control shortly before 4 p.m.
Officials on the scene say about 140 firefighters and 57 pieces of equipment immediately responded to the area. A total of three buildings were affected as a result of the blaze.
One firefighter was taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion. No word on what sparked the fire. ___ For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app.