Fire officials identify man killed in Kingsessing Avenue fire Friday night
The Philadelphia Fire Department has identified the 56-year-old Kingsessing man killed in a fire in his home Friday night. Eric Brockenborough, of the 5300 block of Kingsessing Avenue, was found dead in his home after the fire was reported at around 10:30 p.m. Fire crews were on scene by 10:35 p.m., and the fire was placed under control at 10:51 p.m.
The Philadelphia Fire Department has identified the 56-year-old Kingsessing man killed in a fire in his home Friday night.
Eric Brockenborough, of the 5300 block of Kingsessing Avenue, was found dead in his home after the fire was reported at around 10:30 p.m. Fire crews were on scene by 10:35 p.m., and the fire was placed under control at 10:51 p.m.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, officials said. The Associated Press reported that investigators believe a kerosene heater, which was being used to heat the home, may have started the fire. - Aubrey Whelan