Fire under control at Philadelphia transit lot filled with decommissioned buses

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(5 Jun 2025) FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4581026 ASSOCIATED PRESS Philadelphia -- 5 June 2025 1. Firefighters spraying water 2. Various of damage 3. Various of firefighters spraying water STORYLINE: A fast-moving fire erupted in Philadelphia at a transit bus lot filled with dozens of decommissioned vehicles. The Thursday morning blaze did not cause any injuries, and burned for nearly two hours before it was declared under control. Authorities say several Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority buses were engulfed in flames. The cause of the blaze was not immediately known. The city’s Public Health Department inspectors were collecting samples to assess air quality and the potential for any threat. Citing an abundance of caution, the agency warned nearby residents to stay indoors if possible.  AP video shot by Tassanee Vejpongsa and Matt Rourke =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/895074eef18d423b96a389390ee1ff19