13, Including 7 Children, Die in Philly Rowhome Converted Into Apartments: Officials

Philadelphia firefighters work at the scene of a deadly row house fire in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia on Jan. 5, 2022. Matt Rourke/AP Photo

At least 13 people, including seven children, died as a quick-moving fire ripped through a crowded home in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning, officials said.

“This is without a doubt one of the most tragic days in our city’s history, the loss of so many people in such a tragic way,” Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney told reporters at a news conference.