60-year-old man dies after house fire in Pottstown, Pa.

The victim suffered burns to more than half of his body.

Monday, August 19, 2024
60-year-old man dies after house fire in Pottstown, Pa.
60-year-old man dies after house fire in Pottstown, Pa.

POTTSTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A Montgomery County man who was rescued from a house fire over the weekend was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The Lehigh County Coroner's Office says 60-year-old John Roddenberry died Sunday from severe burns.

Firefighters rescued him from the fire early Sunday morning on West 3rd Street in Pottstown.

The victim suffered burns to more than half of his body.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.