House Fire Leaves Toddler Fighting for Life

Police say a two-year-old is fighting for life following a house fire on Tuesday afternoon in the Kingsessing section of the city.

Fire officials confirm that the toddler was in extrememly critical condition when they arrived at the home on the 1100-block of South Ruby Street just after 12:30.

The child was rushed to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where he is being treated for severe smoke inhalation, according to police.

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