WEST PHILADELPHIA - January 9, 2013 (WPVI) -- Officials say an elderly man has died in a fire that destroyed one home and damaged neighboring homes in Philadelphia's Parkside section early Wednesday morning.
The fire broke out around 2:15 a.m. on the 4900 block of Brown Street.
Fire crews arrived to heavy flames showing on the first floor.
The fast moving fire quickly spread to the roof and rear of the house.
Authorities believe the elderly victim may have been a hoarder. Firefighters had to fight through lots of debris while trying to extinguish the blaze.
The victim was found alone inside the house.
Investigators say, there was no evidence of working smoke detectors in the home.
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