A enormous fire broke out Wednesday night.
It hit an aged factory in Allentown.
Crews fought relentlessly to stop the flames.
The blaze jumped to close‑by homes.
Smoke rose high into the sky.
People had to leave their houses promptly.
Power went out for numerous folks.
Ash covered the whole street.
The fire is considerably smaller now.
But the building is severely hurt.
Homes nearby took heavy damage too.
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