Investigation underway after man dies in house fire in Hunting Park

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 4:24PM
Investigation underway after man dies in house fire in Hunting Park

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- We are learning new details about a deadly fire in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.

Police tell Action News they are looking into whether the fire was set intentionally.

Firefighters arrived to the scene on the 3600 block of Percy Street around 1 p.m. Monday.

The flames and smoke spread to several adjacent buildings.

As a result, one man was killed, but firefighters were able to rescue a dog.

The cause of the fire is now under investigation.

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