Man, 79, killed in Fairhill house fire

SKYFOX flew over the scene Thursday.

A 79-year-old man was killed following a house fire in the city's Fairhill neighborhood, according to police.

It happened on the 2900 block of Mutter Street around 4 p.m. Thursday.

The man was found unresponsive inside the home. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he died.

The investigation into how the fire started is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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