Police responded after reports of a strong smell of gas coming from the home.
Hazmat crews found more than 100 jugs filled with gasoline inside an abandoned West Philadelphia home Monday night, according to police.Emergency crews responded to the scene after reports of a strong smell of gas coming from the home.Police called the situation very dangerous, adding that the gasoline could have fueled a blaze down the entire city block.Police say it could be arson-related, or it's possible someone was selling gas due to the record prices at the pump.
Chopper 6 was overhead as emergency crews were investigating. It will take some time to remove all of the containers.
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