Following the devastating four-alarm fire on July 11th which ravaged an apartment building at 7400 Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia, the city has mobilized support in conjunction with several organizations to aid displaced residents. The response includes the setting up of a shelter, overseen by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in partnership with the American Red Cross. Samuel Fels High School, now a temporary refuge for many, is where affected individuals can find shelter, and meals, along with mental health and spiritual care. This collaboration is also backed by the School District of Philadelphia and the Salvation Army Philadelphia, as detailed by the City of Philadelphia.
The investigation into this harrowing incident continues with the Philadelphia Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office probing the cause and origin, aided by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections. The involvement of the ATF, a routine measure in cases of this scale does not pre-emptively suggest any determinations about the fire's cause. As the investigation unfolds, updates are expected to be disseminated through various social media channels, including those managed by the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania region, as per the City of Philadelphia.
For ongoing updates specific to recovery efforts, individuals affected by the Roosevelt Boulevard fire can get information via text by sending RECOVERPHL to 888777.
