Philadelphia

Woman Dies in House Fire in Frankford

The fire started at a home on the 5200 block of Akron Street at 4:37 p.m.

A woman died in a house fire in the Frankford section of Philadelphia late Monday afternoon.

The fire started at a home on the 5200 block of Akron Street at 4:37 p.m. A couple and their son were able to escape the burning two-story rowhome. Responding firefighters found an unresponsive 65-year-old woman inside. She was pronounced dead at 4:50 p.m.

Officials identified the woman as Marisol Cruz. Cruz lived in the home with her daughter, son-in-law and grandson.

Investigators say the fire started on the second floor. Fire officials are still investigating the cause of the fire. 

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