Crime & Safety

Brush Fire Contained in Roxborough

The fire happened near the Wissahickon Valley Park.

A brush fire that developed Saturday night near the Wissahickon Valley Park is now under control, according to Philadelphia Fire Department officials.

Fire officials said the fire at Henry Avenue and Valley Avenue didn't damage any buildings. By midnight, they said, there were still fire companies on scene, but they said the fire was under control.

No one was injured, according to officials.

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