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Report of possible explosion at 13th and Wallace

Heard on: Philadelphia Police Dispatch - Central

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Report of an explosion at 13th and Wallace Streets.

2/20/2026 04:59 AM

Fire & Arson

Wallace St & N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

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Streetlight sparks and smoke reported at 13th and Wallace

Fire & Arson

2/20/2026 04:54 AM

Wallace St & N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in the 9th District responded to reports of an explosion near 13th and Wallace Streets in Philadelphia. Responders found that the issue was electrical, with smoke and sparks coming from a streetlight. Fire and police units slowed their response after determining there was no actual explosion or immediate hazard.

Report of explosion from streetlight deemed unfounded

Fire & Arson

2/20/2026 04:56 AM

Wallace St & N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in north Philadelphia investigated reports of an explosion near 13th and Wallace Streets. It was later determined to be sparks and smoke coming from a malfunctioning streetlight, and the incident was declared unfounded.

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Fire & Arson reported near Wallace St & N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 on Feb 20, 2026, 4:59 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, police units responded to reports of a possible explosion near Wallace Street and North 13th Street in Philadelphia. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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