'I'm almost speechless.' Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel was emotional during a press conference Saturday after Lt. Sean Williamson died and five others were injured in a building collapse in Fairhill. Watch the full press conference➡
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel was emotional at a press conference on Saturday after a
Thiel said the collapse on West Indiana Avenue is the latest incident in what has been a tragic year for the Philadelphia Fire Department.Philadelphia Region In Store For Fabulous Father's Day Filled With Sunshine, Low Humidity Williamson, a 27-year veteran of the department and former Marine, was recently assigned to Ladder 18 in the city’s Hunting Park neighborhood. Black bunting is currently draped over the firehouse as his colleagues mourn his death and remember his service.Thiel said Williamson was one of the most experienced lieutenants in the department. He leaves behind his mother and son.“Today is a heartbreaking day for our city,” Mayor Jim Kenney said.Firefighters Robert Brennan Jr.
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