Man killed in Tacony house fire

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - November 9, 2011

A three-story, twin home caught fire Tuesday afternoon on the 5000 block of Comly Street in Tacony.

Firefighters said they were told a man was trapped inside the burning home when they arrived on scene.

Crews fought to rescue the 53-year-old man, but he was dead when firefighters reached him.

The investigation into the cause of the fire continues.

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