Six-alarm Allentown fire prompts evacuations, shelter offered at church

A massive six-alarm fire burned a former factory on Front Street in Allentown’s riverfront area, prompting evacuations of nearby homes and businesses. Fire crews fought the blaze overnight as power was cut to more than 2,100 customers and gas was shut off on the block. Residents were told to shelter in place and avoid the area, with shelter available at Resurrected Life Church (620 W. Hamilton St.). There were no reported injuries, and authorities are reviewing the cause as the situation develops.