"action news", delaware valley's leading news program with meteorologist melissa magee, jeff skversky, sarah bloomquist and, walter perez. sunday night, in the newsweek end of winter weather will give way to spring-like temperatures this week. also thon 2018 is in the books, we're there for big reveal and huge effort to help kids battling cancer. >> but the big story on "action news" is a four alarm fire in olde city earlier this morning that caused evacuation of 160 people. >> fire broke out just after 3:00 a.m. in the building near third and chestnut streets but it took hours to gain the upper hand and amazingly in one was injury. >> "action news" reporter anni e mccormack joins us live from the scene with the very latest on the investigation, annie. >> reporter: and, sarah and walter, this fire was placed under control hours ago but still, fire fighters continue to work, putting out, those

hot spots, also, all around the area of olde city road is still remain closed, every where including portions of market street, chestnut street tonight. fire officials are still investigating the cause, luckily no one was injured. just after 3:00 a.m. four alarm blaze broke out at third and chestnut, the flames and thick smoke forced 160 people out of their apartments at 239 chestnut and guests at best western hotel. the philadelphia fire department responded with 150 fire fighters and medics, and at this point residents believe that the fire started on the top floor of the apartment building, officials are still assessing the total damage to build goes on the block, the museum of the american revolution was not damaged and will reopen monday the owner, little lion said she's still waiting to find out the extent of damage to his building, he has a staff of 80 people that just closed for the night before the fire

erupted. >> we have about 80 employees. eighty people depending on little lion for their livelihoods and i'm on the phone with all of our different insurances that we have checking to see what remediation we have for them. >> reporter: fire commissioner adam tiehl said initially many did not listen to the first fire alarms that could have been a fatal mistake but everyone did get out in time. >> we did find a couple of these buildings that had not evacuated despite fire alarms sounding. if the fire alarm sound get out, it could be serious. >> reporter: back out here live, some residents say that around the time that the fire, they heard a loud boom but again, the causes still under investigation. fire fighters, fire marshall and l and i need to get inside as they continue to put out those hot spots. red paw relief is helping a dozen pets. several pets were who in the fire, red cross is initially out here earlier, helping people, that may have clothes or shelter bay there is not a need at this time but if there

is anyone who needs their help they can call 800-red cross. reporting live from olde city, anni. mccormack for channel six "action news". fire investigators are trying to figure out what sparked a deadly fire last night in the cities fox chase section. a woman was killed and two fire fighters were injured. crews were called to the 7600 block of verree road at 6:30. the victim in her zero seven's was found dead on the second floor. both fire fighters were taken to the hospital in stable conditioning. turning to accu weather now this evening is a big turnaround from this time yesterday when the snow was coming down, in much of the our area but now, most of that snow has already melted away. earlier today the action cam was in dell castle recreational park where we found people enjoying what was left of the snow, and there was just enough, to do a little cross country skiing, and some tubing. not a bad way to get out and get to exercise. but if you enjoyed today's sunshine you have not seen anything just yet this week we could see temperatures in the

70's, that is what is predict, meteorologist melissa magee has the first check of the accu weather forecast, melissa >> sarah, from winter and snow yesterday to feeling like spring across much of the region as we go throughout this week. we had a quick recovery today, yesterday we were dealing with chilly air and snow across much of the delaware and lehigh valleys and a high of 42. we climbed up to 46 degrees in philadelphia the difference today, ample sunshine across the region. right now at 44 in the city. forty-four for reading, lancaster. thirty-seven in the poconos, at the coast in cape may, 42, dover, coming in at 43. satellite six along with action radar showing you that we have a partly cloudy sky across the region. high pressure is dominating but by tomorrow this ridge of high pressure will move a little further east allowing for warmer air to work its way in to much of the region. stepping outside on the town for rest of this evening, 7:00 , temperature of 41, 40 at 8:00 and then upper 30's on the way at nine, 10, 11:00 tonight. looking at weather headlines

it is mild tomorrow for presidents day, on monday, and then that early arrival of spring with temperatures close to records in many spots, and then several chances of rain as well. we will go ever all of the details coming up with the full, exclusive accu weather forecast and let you know how long that spring fever will stick around, walter. >> thanks, melissa. a 15 year-old is safe and sound after being trapped in the cave-in lancaster county for more than six hours, more than 60 rescuers are part of the rescue operation right there, in the township. the teenager was with a group of friends and adults when he got wedged in up to his armpits. crews had a tough time getting to the victim and had to work carefully not to injure him. around midnight he was freed and taken to the hospital, for observation. in about a month since your of pennsylvania student blaze bernstein was killed. today friend family and fell he students gathered on campus to mourn together and remember his life. "action news" reporter christie ileto spoke with blaze's father on campus and joins us live from there with

more, christie. >> reporter: sarah the memorial is to celebrate everything that the 19 year-old, loved in life and his family says that while it was truly heart warming seeing everyone that turned up, they hope that this provides some sense of closure for his classmates following their son 's death. >> there is something to be said about, you know, being consoled when you have, you know, horrible things happen to your family, you know, we wanted to turntables on it also and make sure that his friends and students that are near him, that we're here to support them too. >> reporter: sophomore at the university of pennsylvania blaze bernstein wrote op-ed with a school newspaper and 34th street and a foode. he was set to be incoming managing editor of the penn appetite a student run magazine covering all things food. his family admits though coming back to campus has been a challenge. >> it was part of the healing process for us. just basically to unwind a lot of his life.

he had an apartment that we had to basically get everything moved out of. it was really hard. >> reporter: blaze was at home in southern california on winter break when he mysteriously disappeared. after an extensive week long search, authorities found his body. he had been stabbed to death, prosecutors say that blaze former high school classmate daniel woodward told authorities that the 19 year-old tried to kiss him. as his family waits for justice for their son they are working to prove not just how he died but more on how he lived. >> my son was a renaissance man. he took life and basically like a chemist was able to create amazing things out of it from cooking, to chemistry, to friendships, to writing. it was really nice to meet friends of his that we had not met before they tell wonderful stories and we are so happy to know that he was, among amazing people that were here. >> reporter: now family is planning to hold another memorial next week back in

california to thank community and first responders for their outpouring of support and if convicted woodward faces 26 years to life in prison. live from university city christie ileto for channel six ago news. victims of the last week deadly shooting in florida are being remembered right here in philadelphia. >> the names of all 17 victims were read allowed during a service at african episcopal church of saint thomas in overbrook. candle was lit in their honor as well. director says in addition to offering prayers we must also call on the president and elect leaders to tighten up our gun laws. world news sunday will have much more on the investigation in the florida school shooting, as well as latest on the missing red flags or missed red flags, that may have trying third tragedy. dozens of people came out today to support their township's efforts to stop a gas pipeline. they rallied here in uwchlan

township against sunoco's mariner east construction project. last week supervisors voted to enforce an ordinance requiring any pipeline carrying hazardous liquid to be further away from buildings then they are right now, sunoco is restarting work on mariner east after a shut down due to environmental concerns. much more to come on "action news", it will be a little bit more elbow room on several delaware beach these summer but officialness bethenny beach announce todd give folks more room to enjoy at the beach. plus after 46 hours on their feet students at penn state thon, they are finally taking a rest tonight. we will tell you how much money the fancy foot work raised this year. those stories and much more when "action news" comes right back.

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already, bethenny will allow umbrellas 8 feet in diameter or smaller, baby tents can in longer than 36 by 36 by 36. and you can be flying between 50 and $100 for a violation. dozens of penn state students danced this weekend away, a you will for a great cause. >> that is right thon 2018 wrapped up a short time ago and unveiled how much money they raised, to help battle hood cancer. "action news" reporter chad pradelli was there and has very latest from state college >> reporter: little more than $10,151,000 were raised here at thon 2018. not a record but an impressive feat in the less and yet, another powerful experience up here in state college. the final hours of thon 2018 were a test of wills. each minute felt like an hour for some. it was an emotional physical journey with peaks and valleys >> i have a feeling of, oh, my

gosh it will take forever, i don't know how i will do this to i got this, i can do this, this is amazing. >> reporter: as each second sent a jolt of pain through these dancers feet and legs, their collective thought was taken to the big screen, and the stories of the children who benefited from thon over the years. there weren't many dry eyes in the arena. the mother of london neff addressed the crowd her young son survived brain cancer with the help of thon and four diamonds fund, she recalled the dark moment no family should endure. >> that day when we were told that he had cancer and then later on a few days that we were told it was stage four, they were probably the war days of our lives. >> ♪ >> reporter: these stories of survival allowed these folks to push on to the finish, and the big reveal.

>> it has been the most amazing experience of my life, let me tell you, ups and downs of this whole weekend, it only feels like one day. >> reporter: how does this ran k in terms of your memory of penn state. >> probably number one. number one in my life. it would be thon and then my wedding. >> reporter: thon 2018 is in the books another impress he have feat from a self less collection of penn state students who give hope to so many kids. >> we are. >> penn state. >> we are. >> penn state. >> we are. >> penn state. >> thank you. >> you're welcome. >> reporter: with that 10 million-dollar raised here at thon 2018, more kids will be able to get a chance at survival, as they say here in state college, ftk for the kid s. in state college, chad pradelli for channel six "action news".

time for a check on sports jamie's in for jeff and under dog effect continues this year as flyers playing well after super bowl. >> that is right, sixers too, every team is inspired by eagles. >> i have a good feeling. >> you are. >> always. >> flyers have number two spot the with the division in their sights as, the seven time in the past eight games wild start in, this 13 fights in the first period. wayne simmonds mixing it up. this no, sir only thing flies in the first so too was the puck. flyers and rangers combined for six goals in the period. brandon manning gave them a three-two lead. rangers did come back, matt ciccariello beat michael any variety, and then do your to alex lion, in the second, and 25 saves, only allowing one goal. third period flyers pull away, caps, claude giroux scores his 200 goal. flyers win seven-four. lion earned his first career

nhl victory. he is the guy that gave us chills last season. well, he went on that home run tear. taking phillies, they have a special player on their hand but rhys hoskins got chills this off seen on off the feel. jeff skversky has that story in clear water. >> phillies first base man rhys hoskins said if the eagles get to the super bowl, we will go and sure enough, he was on hand in minneapolis cheering on the birds two weeks ago today. he said that game was so good he will never be able to go to an nfl game ever again. >> i get chills thinking bit. >> reporter: rhys hoskins still gets chills, thinking about the eagles winning the super bowl, phillies first base man had a front row seat in minneapolis, to witness history, two weeks ago, he remembers it, like it was yesterday. >> biggest thing, that stood out, was just the raw, genuine passion of the fans, you know, everyone, we were sitting around, just so genuinely happy when they won, and, you know, i wish i got to get to

the parade. i think that is all, i saw video, pictures of the parade. i think that is why, we ultimately play the game to achieve that feeling. >> reporter: hoskins wants this feeling with the phillies too he believes they can shock people this year just like he did at end of last season. >> when he was called up, and hit 18 home runs, faster then anyone in baseball's history, breaking hall of famer ted williams record. >> you just said ted williams. obviously considered one of the best hit tours ever play the game and just to be mentioned looking back on it, to be mentioned in the same sentence as some of those guys , it is pretty surreal. i don't know fit is necessarily trying to top it. obviously biggest thing to come to the ballpark and try to be best player i can be every day. >> reporter: hoskins says he does not want to put pressure on himself trying to live up to what he did last year. first phillies rookie ever to homer in five straight games. with the phillies in clear water, jeff skversky channel

six "action news". much more coming up on tonight on "action news" sports sunday. plus i will go one on one with the guy who scores over 200 today, claude giroux at 11:35 right here on channel six. joel embiid getting start for team steph against team lebron at all star game which tips off at 8:00 tonight. thirty mascots friend in time to celebrate hooter's birthday today. fun fact owls are 12-zero all time, on hooter's big day. until right now. houston we have a problem. cougars came out red hot starting on a 15-zero run, led by 26 in the first half. temple loses 80-59. first loss ever at hooters birthday. he gets no party next year. >> the party's over. >> eighty-50. >> poor hooters. >> thanks, jamie. >> much more to come on "action news" in just a moment . >> ♪ >> including this, they are beating the drum in philadelphia's chinatown today to welcome year of the dog with the annual new years parade, it included, the traditional lion dance and dancers, the parade was

organized by the philadelphia sons of association. up next on "action news" a major warm up is on the way, for mid week. >> taking a live look right here from sky six in center city the sky line, meteorologist melissa magee has the exclusive accu weather seven day forecast when "action news" comes right back i no wondering, "what if?" uncertainties of hep c. i let go of all those feelings. because i am cured with harvoni. harvoni is a revolutionary treatment for the most common

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melissa has another check of the accu weather forecast, snow was shoved lived. sunshine today and got it out of here. >> quick climb in temperatures as well, lots of sunshine today and as we go throughout this week nice spring treat on the way, you guys. here's is what going on

outside sky six live in hd we are in spring mountain montgomery county, skiers on the slopes there probably enjoying a nice fresh snow pack on the ground, because of the snow we have pick up yesterday, heavy wet snow, far cry from where we were yesterday, right now as we look at sky six live in hd looking at ben franklin bridge on this sunday evening with partly cloudy sky, dry conditions, and temperatures were not bad today. right now in the city, 44. dew point in at 24. winds northwest at 7 miles an hour that pressure 30.45, still looking at the numbers north and west, allentown 36, 41 for reading and lancaster, down in cape may 41. beach haven coming in at 40. satellite six with action radar showing we have a partly cloudy sky across the region with this ridge of high pressure starting to drift further east so making way for cloud cover as we go throughout the rest of tonight and throughout the day, tomorrow. for the next 12 hours, however we have a partly cloudy sky,

chilly, dipping down to 29 degrees in the suburbs. 34 degrees in philadelphia for the overnight low. here's the change on the way for machine, future tracker six is showing you the milky skies at 6:30 in the morning. number at philadelphia at 35. thirty-two in reading. twenty-eight in the poconos. 38 degrees in wildwood. includeds are moving through because warm front will be lifting northward as we go throughout the day and as it approaches at 4:00 tomorrow afternoon we have a couple showers around. but look at these temperatures , 50 in philadelphia at that time, 45 in allentown, 53, down in dover. so here is the setup on our holiday on monday, for presidents day, sun giving way to increasing, clouds as this warm front approaches, couple showers likely by the afternoon. once this front lifts to the north, however, regard warmth on tuesday and wednesday with numbers well above average. we are within record territory , on tuesday we are forecasting a high of 70, old record was 70 setback in 1939 and then by wednesday middle

half of our week up to 73 degrees, breaking old record of 72 in 1930. a taste of the spring on the way, still in our winter season. here's exclusive accu weather seven day forecast mild on our monday, temperatures in the lower 50's. evening showers will be around on tuesday, nice day, in at 70 might feel humid by the time we get in the afternoon but that record warmth will be on the way, wednesday sunny near records once again, high up to 73. just cooler on thursday, underneath mostly cloudy sky a high dipping down to 58, couple of showers are likely and then on friday it is cooler but high of 50, evening rain possible, and then staying cool, rain, next likely, and then on sunday included and some sun work a high temperature coming in at 61. so a day of transition tomorrow, but then these numbers, tuesday and wednesday looking good. >> seventy-three in february? >> it is shorts. >> yes. >> tank tops.

>> yeah. >> we will see. thanks, melissa. finally tonight super heroes have many shapes, sizes , ages turnout in camden, new jersey today. children with autism were invited to attend free day of family fun here at super hero autism activity day. event took place at salvation army crock center. they got their faces painted, ran ab stick california course is, and bounced around in bounce houses and enjoyed snacks. it was response ordinary by century health care a national leader in providing analysis, and therapy for children with autism. world news sunday is next here on channel six. don't miss "action news" at 10 on phl17 tonight. and then we are back here again on six abc at 11:00. for melissa magee, jamie apody, jeff skversky, walter perez and the entire "action news" team i'm sarah bloomquist we will see you right back here at 11:00 o'clock. >> ♪ can make you feel unstoppable.

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tonight, living with a monster. inside the life of alleged school shooter nikolas cruz. for the first time, we're hearing from the couple he was living with. how they reacted after the killings. and tonight, new video showing cruz fighting at the school when he was a student there. call to action. survivors announcing a march on washington. young students demanding the white house and congress do something to stop gun violence as more victims are laid to rest. president trump versus the fbi. the president facing backlash for using the school massacre to attack the fbi about the russia investigation. winter whiplash. new alerts from the west to minneapolis. first, snow. and now the northeast expecting record warmth this week. racist remarks?