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Man found dead inside North Philadelphia home following fire, police say

The fire broke out on the 2800 block of N. Stillman Street at 10:20 p.m.

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Officials are investigating after a house fire in North Philadelphia left a man dead Wednesday night.

According to police, officers and fire personnel responded to the 2800 block of N. Stillman Street at 10:20 p.m. after receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls for a house on fire.

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Upon arrival, first responders found a 37-year-old man inside the home and medics pronounced him dead on the scene, police said.

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Police said fire marshalls on the scene declared the fire an arson and the identity of the victim has not been released.

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