Person dies in possible arson fire in Montco

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One person was dead after a suspicious fire erupted at a Montgomery County house Friday night, authorities said.

Just after 6:40 p.m., firefighters were called to the 700 block of Abbey Lane in Towamencin Township. A person was transported to Abington-Lansdale Hospital and was pronounced dead.

County detectives were called to the scene to investigate a possible arson, a dispatcher said. No further information was available.

Published: April 14, 2017 — 10:29 PM EDT | Updated: April 14, 2017 — 10:30 PM EDT

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