Rowhome fire that left one person dead in West Philadelphia ruled arson

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A fire that left one man dead and another injured on Thursday evening inside a rowhome in West Philadelphia has been ruled arson.

Fire crews were called to the 5700 block of Harmer Street at 7:30 p.m. for a fire in a two-story rowhome.

It took more than 60 firefighters about a half hour to get things under control.

A 37-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. A 48-year-old man was also hurt.

The fire marshal has ruled this an arson.

No arrests have been made.