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Man Dead, Woman Seriously Injured After Fire Tears Through Home In Franklinville

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A house fire in Philadelphia's Franklinville neighborhood has left a man dead and a woman fighting for her life. The fire started around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday on the 1200 block of West Tioga Street.

Man Dead, Woman Seriously Injured After Fire Tears Through Home In Franklinville

Firefighters found a 60-year-old man inside of the home. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Medics rushed a 78-year-old woman to the hospital in critical condition.

Officials are working to determine what sparked the flames.

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