At least 13 dead, including 7 children, in Philadelphia fire

At least 13 people were killed in a fire at a public housing building in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, the city's fire department said. Seven children are among the victims in the two-unit rowhouse in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said it was "devastating" to lose so many children. "Keep these babies in your prayers," the mayor told reporters.

Deputy Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy told reporters eight people escaped from the building. Two others were transported to area hospitals.