Fast moving fire leaves a man dead in West Philadelphia

Officials say the man was trapped inside the house and was found unresponsive.
Saturday, January 1, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia firefighters battled a house fire late Friday night in West Philadelphia that left a person dead.

Crews were called to the 1500 block of North Robinson Street around 11:30 p.m. for a house fire with reports of people trapped.
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Firefighters arrived on scene to heavy smoke conditions showing from a rowhome and quickly went to work.

Officials say a 59-year-old man was trapped inside the house.
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Firefighters were not able to get the man out of the burning house in time.

No word what sparked the blaze.
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