An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a West Philadelphia house fire that police say was intentionally set.
The fire started Thursday, at 7:29 p.m., at a home on the 5700 block of Harmer Street. Responding firefighters brought the flames under control.
A 37-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:20 p.m. A 48-year-old man was taken to the hospital and placed in stable condition.
A Fire Marshall ruled the fire an arson. No arrests have been made and police have not released information on any suspects.
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