On February 23, 1991, a fire broke out on the 22nd floor at One Meridian Plaza in Center City and raged out of control until the early morning hours. The blaze seriously damaged the building, destroying eight floors and damaging neighboring buildings. Three firefighters perished in the blaze. The building was condemmed and demolished in 1998 after several insurance lawsuits. The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton currently sits on the site. Captain David Holcombe, age 52 Firefighter Phyllis McAllist
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On February 23, 1991, a devastating fire at the One Meridian Plaza in Philadelphia claimed the lives of Captain David P. Holcombe, Firefighter Phyllis McAllister, and Firefighter James Chappell after 19 hours of battling the flames. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the dangers firefighters face daily and highlights the need for continued training, awareness, and building construction knowledge. Let’s never forget the sacrifices made and lessons learned from this incident. More here: htt
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