1st responders honored for work battling massive 6-alarm fire at old factory in Allentown | Allentown Area

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Memories are still fresh of a six-alarm fire that tore through an old factory in Allentown back in June.

First responders who raced to that scene were among those recognized Monday at a special award ceremony.

The annual Allentown Fire Department Award Ceremony took place at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Allentown.

Firefighters from all over the region were honored.

This includes firefighters who responded to the massive fire on Front Street in Allentown in June.

Crews spent the entire night battling the fire.

Multiple departments across the Lehigh Valley were recognized Monday for their efforts that night, including city firefighters as well as volunteer departments from the surrounding area that assisted.

Officials spoke about their bravery in battling the six-alarm fire.