Coverage dated October 11, 2026

5-year-old girl killed in Kensington house fire

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

A devastating early morning house fire in Kensington has left a five-year-old girl dead and three adults in critical condition. Firefighters responded to the blaze on the 3300 block of D Street at approximately 3:30 a.m. Sunday as several people were said to be trapped inside the home.

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  1. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    5-year-old girl killed in Kensington house fire (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    A devastating early morning house fire in Kensington has left a five-year-old girl dead and three adults in critical condition. Firefighters responded to the blaze on the 3300 block of D Street at approximately 3:30 a.m. Sunday as several people were said to be trapped inside the home.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A Kensington house fire killed a toddler and wounded 3 others, officials said (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The blaze started on the second floor of a home on D Street near Ontario around 3:30 p.m., according to fire officials.