An investigation is ongoing after officials said a man was found dead following a suspicious apartment fire in Northeast Philadelphia.
Officials said the fire broke out in an apartment building located on the 2800 block of Welsh Road around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Upon arrival, officials said crews gained access to a basement apartment where a 63-year-old man was discovered lying on the floor.
Medics on the scene pronounced the man dead at 1:32 a.m., according to police.
The fire was quickly brought under control and was contained solely to the basement unit, according to officials. No evacuations were necessary for other residents of the building.
Officials say the fire appears to be suspicious, but would not give anymore details at this time.
