Police investigate fire truck theft during deadly Strawberry Mansion house fire

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A house fire in Strawberry Mansion left one person dead Friday night, and police said a separate investigation is underway after someone broke into two fire trucks while crews responded to the blaze.

Officials told NBC10 a fire started around 4:45 p.m. Friday afternoon on the 3200 block of Ridge Avenue.

Officials said a burglar broke into two fire trucks and stole a red Jeep at the firehouse. At least two firefighters reported that personal items, including a set of car keys, house keys, and medication, were taken…

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