PHILADELPHIA - An early morning fire in South Philadelphia turned fatal on Saturday.The fire broke out on the 200 block of Tree Street at approximately 5:30 a.m.Upon arrival, the Philadelphia Fire Department found a heavy fire coming from both floors of a two-story rowhouse.Inside the home, firefighters found one deceased male.
One firefighter was injured while responding. A neighbor received EMS care and transport after being injured while evacuating from her home.The fire was placed under control around 6 a.m.
and officials from the Fire Marshal's Office are currently investigating the cause of the fire.The Fire Marshall has since ruled the fire an arson.
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