PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – Philadelphia police are investigating a possible homicide after a man was found dead at a fire site in the Somerton section of the city.
The fire broke out Friday shortly after 7 p.m. at block 11000 of Greiner Road.
Officials say smoke was shown on arrival from a twin house.
A neighbor next door smelled smoke inside the house and was able to open the front door where he found the owner, authorities said.
Officials say a 62-year-old man was discovered on the ground in a pool of blood as two separate fires were said to have started on the second floor and basement.
There were no other injuries at this time.
The fire commissioner is currently investigating this incident.
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