Man found dead inside rowhome after fire in Philly neighborhood

A tragic discovery was made after a fire erupted inside a rowhome in Philadelphia's Ogontz neighborhood late Monday night.

What we know:

Crews were called to the 1600 block of West Chew Avenue for a rowhome fire around 11:46 p.m.

A 72-year-old man was found dead in a bedroom of the home.

Police say the fire is not believed to be suspicious at this time.

What we don't know:

The man's cause of death, along with the cause of the fire, is still unknown.

An investigation is underway.

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

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