Person Dies in West Philly Rowhome Fire

An investigation is underway after a person died as fire tore through a West Philadelphia rowhome Tuesday night. 

The fire began around 9 p.m. in a home along the 500 block of South 57th Street, the Philadelphia Fire Department said. When firefighters arrived they found flames shooting through the roof of the two-story rowhome.

Firefighters were able to bring the flames under control after about 20 minutes,, the fire department said.

The unidentified victim was found dead on the second floor, firefighters said. 

The fire marshal will investigate the cause of the fire, while the medical examiner's office will determine how the person died, the fire department said.