News Update: Tragic House Fire in North Philadelphia
A 12-year-old boy was killed after a house fire in North Philadelphia on Friday evening, Philadelphia police said.
Emergency Response
Firefighters removed a child from a home on the 1900 block of North 25th Street and performed CPR at the scene. Despite lifesaving efforts, the boy was later pronounced dead.
Fire Containment and Scene Details
Crews brought the blaze under control. Aerial footage from Chopper 3 showed firefighters working at the scene.
Injuries and Investigation
Officials have not reported any additional injuries. The cause of the fire has not been released and remains under investigation.
Additional Information
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Reporting
Reporting by Jessica MacAulay, digital producer for CBSPhiladelphia.com.