Man found dead inside burning car in North Philadelphia, cause of fire determined to be arson
PHILADELPHIA - Law enforcement and fire officials are investigating after a man was found dead inside a burning car in North Philadelphia.
According to authorities, Philadelphia Police and the Philadelphia Fire Department responded to the 3500 block of North 10th Street around 4:18 a.m. on Thursday.
Officials say responding firefighters from Engine #50 extinguished the fire on two cars, a Dodge Ram and a Jeep Cherokee.
A man was found inside the driver's seat of the Jeep Cherokee and pronounced dead at 5:51 a.m., according to police.
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The Fire Marshall deemed the cause of the fire to be arson, authorities say.
Police say the investigation is active and ongoing and no arrests have been made.