Crime & Safety

Report: Multiple Burn Victims in Upper Moreland Explosion

Victims are being transported by helicopter after an explosion occurred on Broadway Avenue.

Multiple sources are reporting there was an explosion in Upper Moreland and three people suffered burns. Medics are requesting a helicopter to transport them to a hospital.

According to NBC, the incident occurred after people on the 2700 block of Broadway Avenue were burning a fire pit. It tipped over and then hit a gas can.

Check back for updates as Patch follows this developing story.


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