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.