Cause of deadly fire in Port Richmond revealed

The Philadelphia Fire Marshal’s office has revealed the cause of a fatal rowhome fire in Port Richmond Thursday night.

The Brief

A dryer was determined as the cause of a fatal fire in Philadelphia, according to fire officials.

Police said the victim is a 67-year-old man.

Two other men who lived in the home are recovering from the devastating incident.

The Philadelphia Fire Marshal’s office said the cause of a fatal rowhome fire in Port Richmond Thursday night was a dryer.

What we know:

Philadelphia Police said the victim is a 67-year-old man but have not released his identity.

Loved ones told FOX 29 on scene the victim’s name is Casimir Strzalka and many people called him "Caz" for short. The two other men living in the home told FOX

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