Fatal fire in Olney under investigation, fire officials say
(Photo by Samantha Madera/City of Philadelphia)
PHILADELPHIA - Officials with the Philadelphia Fire Department say a fatal fire in Olney is under investigation.
According to officials, the fire broke out on the second floor of a two-story rowhouse on Rubicam Street just before 10:30 a.m.
One person was able to escape, but another was found dead in the home, fire officials say.
Firefighters had the fire under control by 10:39, according to authorities.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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