North Philly rowhome fire ruled arson: Woman charged with murder in deadly blaze

The Brief

  • A house fire on Percy Street in Philadelphia killed a 69-year-old man and has been ruled arson and homicide.
  • Police arrested a 38-year-old woman who faces murder and arson charges.
  • Eight homes were affected, and one dog was rescued; no other injuries were reported.

PHILADELPHIA Police are investigating a deadly house fire on the 3600 block of Percy Street that has been ruled both arson and homicide, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

Officers responded just before 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 22, after reports of people trapped inside the burning home.

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