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Police are investigating after a person was found dead following an apartment fire in Northeast Philadelphia early Saturday. NBC10’s Neil Fischer has the latest from the scene.

An investigation is underway after officials said a person was found dead following an 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.

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Crews were able to quickly put out the fire, according to officials.

NBC10 was at the scene as medical examiners transported a body from the scene.

Police officers and firefighters were also seen inside the apartment investigating what

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