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Philadelphia Fires Leave Three Dead and Dozens Displaced

Two separate blazes, one ruled arson, claim lives and cause significant damage in Northeast and Harrowgate neighborhoods.

  • A fire in Northeast Philadelphia killed a woman and a girl, injuring two others who are in serious condition.
  • An arson fire in Harrowgate resulted in the death of a 66-year-old woman and displaced 23 people.
  • Shadeek McDowell, 38, has been charged with murder, arson, and assault in connection with the Harrowgate fire.
  • Firefighters rescued several residents from rooftops during the Harrowgate blaze.
  • The Red Cross is assisting displaced families from both incidents.
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