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Multiple apartment fires across U.S. over the weekend

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United States — Local fire departments responded to separate residential fires across multiple cities this weekend, killing two people. In Philadelphia early Saturday, crews found a 63-year-old man dead after a basement apartment fire. In Milford, Conn., firefighters contained a porch blaze to two units Saturday morning with all residents and pets rescued. In Burlington, N.C., an electrical attic fire damaged a home Saturday afternoon with no injuries. In Manhattan’s Inwood Saturday evening, a 66-year-old man died after a fifth-floor fire. Midtown Atlanta and Indianapolis incidents prompted evacuations; investigations into causes are ongoing. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Timeline

Early Saturday (≈1:15 a.m.) — Philadelphia basement apartment fire; 63-year-old man found dead (6abc Action News).
Saturday 9:13 a.m. — Milford, CT porch fire involving two apartments; occupants and pets rescued (WFSB).
Saturday 12:20 p.m. — Burlington, N.C. electrical attic fire; no injuries, $30,000 estimated damage (WXLV).
Saturday evening (≈7:15 p.m.) — Manhattan Inwood fifth-floor fire; 66-year-old man transported and later died; large FDNY response (ABC7 New York).
Sunday just before 8:40 a.m. — Indianapolis vacant building fire; defensive firefighting, scene active, no injuries reported (WISH-TV).

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Who Benefited

Emergency responders and relief organizations provided assistance and shelter to displaced residents, reducing further harm.

Who Suffered

Two residents died in separate fires; multiple households faced displacement and property damage.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news.... Fire departments across several U.S. cities responded to separate residential blazes this weekend; two fatalities occurred in Philadelphia and Manhattan, multiple evacuations and one displacement were reported, and officials have opened investigations into causes while crews secured scenes and assessed structural damage and losses.

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