1 dead, 1 injured after rowhome fire in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning, police say
A man has died and a woman was taken to a hospital following a rowhome fire in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning, police said.
Philadelphia police and Philadelphia fire crews responded to a rowhome on the 2400 block of North 17th Street right before 4:30 a.m., according to a news release from police.
Heavy smoke and flames were coming from the home when authorities arrived.
Police said a man was pronounced dead at the scene. His age and identity are unknown at this time.
A woman was also taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation, according to authorities.
The fire was placed under control just before 5 a.m.
No firefighters were injured and the cause is under investigation.
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