Crime & Safety
1 Killed In East Mt Airy House Fire: Report
One person died in an East Mount Airy house fire that broke out Thursday morning.
EAST MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA – One person died in an East Mount Airy fire that broke out Thursday morning.
The fire broke out in a two-story residence on the 1200 block of Cardeza Street in East Mt. Airy at about 8:30 a.m., according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
CBS Philadelphia reports an adult died of smoke inhalation while inside the home.
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The fire was placed under control at about 9:50 a.m.
CBS reports the home did not have smoke detectors and that it's still unclear how the fire started.
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Patch will update the story as more information is made available.
A very tough morning in East Mount Airy. Our thoughts are with all those affected. pic.twitter.com/pkyURSpKIX
— Philadelphia Fire (@PhillyFireDept) November 8, 2018
We are on-scene of the 1200 block of Cardeza Street with @PhillyFireDept standing by for any pet needs. pic.twitter.com/dIjecjxcWr
— Red Paw Relief Team (@RedPawRelief) November 8, 2018
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