Fire officials believe squatters played a role in a fire that damaged a vacant home in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.
The fire started about 4:40 a.m. inside an abandoned home in the 1800 block of E. Clementine Street in the city’s Kensington section.
Fire officials say the fire started in the second-floor of an abandoned two-story rowhome.
Firefighters were able to bring the fire quickly under control.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Fire officials told NBC10 they found evidence of squatters living inside the home. It is believed the squatters had a role in the fire. Squatting is the act of occupying or living in an abandoned building without lawful permission.
The fire remains under investigation.
