Allentown, PA fire update: Massive fire breaks out in area of Front and Gordon Streets; horrific video emerges – WATCH
a huge fire According to reports, in the area of Front Street and Gordon Street in Allentown, Lehigh County. pennsylvania June 24th. Reports indicate this is a five-alarm fire and multiple units are taking action to control the blaze.
PA-Fire and Police, Facebook A page that reports on such incidents shared photos of the Allentown fire.
A local media company that tracks what’s happening in the Lehigh Valley also reported on the fire. “Per emergency dispatch, firefighters are responding to a fourth alarm fire in the area of Front Street and Gordon Street in Allentown this evening. Please avoid the area to allow emergency crews access and expect traffic delays. I will provide an update as more information becomes available. According to emergency personnel, evacuations of local homes are ongoing,” they noted.
One page also shared a map of where the fire broke out. “A serious fire occurred in a large commercial building,” it noted.
A person claiming to be a reporter on However, other reports have not confirmed this is the exact location.
“The entire building, a block long, is engulfed in flames. The fifth alarm has just been issued and units are being readied,” they added, sharing a photo of the ongoing fire page.
Another page on X also shared a photo of the fire and commented “There’s crazy fire going on in downtown Allentown right now.”
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and no casualties have been reported.
Allentown fires: Horrifying video emerges; residents react
Meanwhile, some people shared videos of the ongoing fire.
One person commented: “Coming from my daughter’s street. Praying for everyone nearby and those involved in this fire.”
Another netizen shared a video from the street, where a police car can be seen heading in that direction.
Another video from a distance showed thick black smoke rising.
Several others also shared photos of ongoing fires in Allentown. “There’s a fire in Allentown. Praying for everyone involved,” one person noted.
A clip of the blaze was shared in the comments of the post.
A local also shared pictures where the fire could be seen on the water body.
“There’s a fire in Allentown tonight!” they commented. Others said it was a warehouse fire. However, it has not been confirmed yet.
The page states: “Large structure fire manifesting through roof. Exterior operations only. Still active, indicating main stream in use. Exposure to street level in front begins to vent gases.”
