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Philly health department warns people to avoid Frankford area after large fire

A linen warehouse erupted in flames on Christmas Eve. The smoky blaze was declared under control 17 hours later.

A three-alarm fire broke out in a warehouse on Foulkrod Street in the Frankford section of Philadelphia on Christmas Eve. A day later, officials were cautioning people to stay out of the area because of air-quality issues.
A three-alarm fire broke out in a warehouse on Foulkrod Street in the Frankford section of Philadelphia on Christmas Eve. A day later, officials were cautioning people to stay out of the area because of air-quality issues.Read moreCourtesy Philadelphia Fire Department