One dead after West Philadelphia fire, several homes damaged, fire department says

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At least one person died after a fire on the 5700 block of Harmer Street in West Philadelphia Thursday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said. 

The fire started around 7:30 p.m., and more than 60 firefighters were on scene, the fire department said. 

Crews got the fire under control just after 8 p.m., according to the fire department. Medics provided emergency care to one person, but the person died, a department spokesperson said.

The whole block of rowhomes was evacuated, and several homes were damaged. Crews had to fight heavy fire, the fire department said.

The fire marshal will determine the cause and origin of the fire, and the medical examiner will determine the cause of death, the department said. 

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