Possible homicide victim found after arson fire engulfs house in Kingsessing: police

Once inside the property, crews found a 66-year-old man dead on the first floor. Police say his death is being investigated as a possible homicide.

Plumes of smoke billowed from a raging fire that erupted in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood Saturday morning.

The fire broke out at a 3-story house on the 5400 block of Vine Street around 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

An all-hands response was issued as 60 firefighters battled the blaze, bringing it under control about an hour and a half later.

Once inside the property, crews found a 66-year-old man dead on the first floor. Police say his death is being investigated as a possible homicide.

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Two people were also displaced due to the deadly fire, which has been ruled arson by the fire marshal. Further details have yet to be released.

Officials say a historical building sits right next to the now-charred house.