Man found dead after vehicle set on fire near Philadelphia airport

Published October 18, 2026 8:43 AM EDT

Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in a burned vehicle near Philadelphia International Airport early Sunday morning.

What we know:

Emergency crews were called to the 8400 block of Enterprise Avenue, located just outside the perimeter of the Philadelphia airport, around 2:30 a.m.

Officials say that a man was found dead inside a vehicle that exploded in the parking lot.

The Philadelphia Police Homicide Division was seen investigating the scene, and the Fire Marshal determined the fire to be arson.

What we don't know:

Police have to release further details, including the identity of the deceased individual and what led up to the deadly explosion.

The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Philadelphia Fire Department.

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