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Suspicious Fire Kills Philly Man, 37: Police Suspicious Fire Kills Philly Man, 37: Police
Suspicious Fire Kills Philly Man, 37: Police A 37-year-old man was killed in a fire that was intentionally set in Southwest Philadelphia, authorities said. The victim's name had not been released. On Thursday, Aug. 29, at about 7:30 p.m., Philadelphia Police and Fire Department responded to a fire on the 5700 block of Harmer Street, in the 19th District. A second male victim, 48, was transported to Pen Presbyterian Medical Center by PFD-Medic Unit, where he is listed in stable condition.  The Fire Marshall responded to the scene and ruled it an arson.  The investigation is active and ongoing with Southwest Detectives Di…
Six Partiers Rescued From Sinking Boat Along Schuylkill River: Coast Guard Six Partiers Rescued From Sinking Boat Along Schuylkill River: Coast Guard
Six Partiers Rescued From Sinking Boat Along Schuylkill River: Coast Guard Six partiers were rescued from a sinking 20-foot boat on the Schuylkill River in Southeast Philadelphia, authorities said. At about 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, first responders got a call from one of the boaters who said their vessel was taking on water at the Platt Bridge, the U.S. Coast Guard reported. The Philadelphia Fire Department's marine unit was able to pull alongside the boat and rescue its occupants, the Coast Guard said.
Off-Duty Philly Cop Helps Rescue 4 From Fire Off-Duty Philly Cop Helps Rescue 4 From Fire
Off-Duty Philly Cop Helps Rescue 4 From Fire An off-duty police officer helped rescue four people from a house fire in Philadelphia, authorities said. Two people died at the scene of the fire, Philadelphia police said. On Saturday, Aug. 24, at 7:35 a.m., Philadelphia Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a residential fire and people trapped on the 900 block of Granite Street, in the 2nd District. The four recused victims were transported to Temple University Hospital and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children by PFD-Medic Units. 
Crash Involving Philadelphia Firetruck Kills Woman, Police Say Crash Involving Philadelphia Firetruck Kills Woman, Police Say
Crash Involving Philadelphia Firetruck Kills Woman, Police Say A 23-year-old woman is dead following a crash with a Philadelphia Fire Department truck, city police announced on Saturday evening, Aug. 24.  The PFD Ladder truck was heading west on Lehigh Avenue when a passenger vehicle traveling north on West Sedgley Avenue pulled out in front of them at the intersection in the District 22 at 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, PPD detailed in the release. The force of the crash pushed the passenger vehicle into an unoccupied parked car, according to the release.  Both the 29-year-old man driving the passenger vehicle and the 23-year-old woman w…
Arrest Made In Deadly Arson In Philadelphia: Police Arrest Made In Deadly Arson In Philadelphia: Police
Arrest Made In Deadly Arson In Philadelphia: Police A 38-year-old man has been arrested in a Philadelphia arson fire that left a 66-year-old woman dead early Friday, Aug. 23, police said. Shadeek McDowell has been charged with murder, arson, five counts of aggravated assault, five counts of simple assault, and related offenses in the 4:30 a.m. blaze on the 1800 block of East Russell Street, city police said.  A very difficult morning in Kensington. PFD made multiple rescues from several homes damaged by a fire that took nearly an hour to place under control. Sadly, one person did not survive. Five people received EMS care and we…
Woman Killed In Suspicious Philly House Fire Woman Killed In Suspicious Philly House Fire
Woman Killed In Suspicious Philly House Fire A woman was killed overnight in a suspicious house fire in Philadelphia, authorities said. On Friday, Aug. 23, at about 4:30 a.m., the Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a fire, people trapped on the 1800 block of East Russell Street, in the Harrowgate section of Philadelphia. There were several homes damaged by the fire. A woman was found inside one of the properties and pronounced dead on the scene, police said. The woman's name and age had not been released. A male suspect is in custody, police said. The Fire Marshall responded to the scene.  The i…
Toddler Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck While Crossing Philadelphia Street With Mom, Teen: Cops Toddler Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck While Crossing Philadelphia Street With Mom, Teen: Cops
Toddler Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck While Crossing Philadelphia Street With Mom, Teen: Cops A toddler was killed after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a Philadelphia street with her mother and a 13-year-old child, police said. The 2022 blue Dodge Ram 1500 Classic drive by a 28-year-old man was heading east on Wyoming Avenue when it tried to turn left northbound onto Front street with a green light around 8:50 p.m. Saturday, July 20, city police said. Meanwhile, a 31-year-old mother was crossing westbound in a marked crosswalk with a green light with her 13-year-old child and a 22-month-old daughter in a stroller when all three were struck, police said. The mother an…
84-Year-Old Killed In Afternoon House Fire: Philadelphia Police 84-Year-Old Killed In Afternoon House Fire: Philadelphia Police
84-Year-Old Killed In Afternoon House Fire: Philadelphia Police A Philadelphia man was killed when a house caught fire on Wednesday afternoon, July 3, city authorities said in a release.  Firefighters were called to the 2300 block of East Lehigh Avenue at 1:35 p.m., the police department said.  Citizen.App The 84-year-old victim was found unresponsive on the first floor. PFD medics pronounced him dead minutes later, according to the release. His name was not reported.  Units were still on the scene as of 3 p.m. 
Philadelphia Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Car Crash Philadelphia Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Car Crash
Philadelphia Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Car Crash A 29-year-old Philadelphia firefighter was killed when his car hit a tree early Sunday, June 23, officials say. Ka'Ron B. Montgomery was driving east along the 600 block of Godfrey Avenue, police told Daily Voice. His car lost control and veered off the road around 1 a.m. The firefighter was pronounced dead at the scene by PFD medics, authorities said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.  According to the Philadelphia Fire Fighters and Paramedics Union, Montgomery was assigned to Engine 43 at 21st and Market streets in Center City. He had served the department for…