Arson Probe Underway After Fire At Philly Property Wednesday Morning

Philadelphia Police said residents of two properties on the 4100 block of Decatur Street were displaced as a result of the morning fire.

Posted Wed, Sep 4, 2024 at 10:14 am ET

PHILADELPHIA — An arson investigation is underway after a fire broke out at a Philadelphia residence Wednesday morning.

Philadelphia Police said the fire started at about 4:43 a.m. in the rear garage of a home on the 4100 block of Decatur Street.

Firefighters were called to the home, and the fire was placed under control by 5:29 a.m., police said.

Residents from two homes on that block were displaced as a result, and no one was hurt.

Police said the Fire Marshal determined the fire was an act of arson.

No arrests were made.

Anyone who has information on the fire should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.

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