Crime & Safety

Man Dies In Philadelphia Fire Tuesday Night: Reports

The deadly fire broke out at about 1 p.m. on Tuesday on the 3200 block of Teesdale Street, according to reports.

PHILADELPHIA — A man died in a residential fire in Philadelphia Tuesday night, according to reports and fire officials.

The fire started at about 11:30 p.m. on the 3200 block of Teesdale Street, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.

Firefighters were called to the area for a fire at a three-story home on that block, Fox 29 reports.

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Responders found a man dead on the home's first floor, according to NBC10.

The man's identity was not released. Action News only identified him as "elderly."

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The fire was placed under control by about 11:37 p.m.

There is no word on what caused the fire.

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