$20K Reward Offered In Deadly Philadelphia Arson Fire

Police in Philadelphia are still searching for answers in a November arson fire that killed a man in his car.

Suspect in the Nov. 17, 2022, North Philadelphia arson fire.
Photo Credit: *Philadelphia Police Department*

Police say this footage shows the suspect shortly after the fire was set.

Photo Credit: PhiladelphiaPolice

05/04/2023 12:15 p.m.

Authorities were called to 3501 N. 10th Street around 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 17 for a reported vehicle fire, Daily Voice reported.

At the scene, PFD Engine 50 put out a fire that had engulfed two cars, a Dodge Ram and a Jeep Cherokee, authorities said. An unidentified man was found dead in the Jeep, they added.

The Fire Marshal has ruled the incident a case of arson "started by an incendiary substance," and the Police Department's Homicide Detective Division has taken over the investigation, officials said.

Now, police are offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case. Tips can be submitted by calling PPD at 215-686-8477, or by filling out the form on the department's website.

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