Philadelphia, January 9, 2026
This week, two separate fires in the Philadelphia area resulted in the tragic deaths of two women. One fire occurred in a rowhome in the Ogontz section of Philadelphia, while the other took place in an apartment in West Norriton Township, Montgomery County. Authorities are investigating the causes of both incidents as the community mourns these tragic losses.
Philadelphia
Fatal Fires Claim Two Lives in Philadelphia Area
Two women have died in separate fires this week in the Philadelphia area. One fatality occurred in a row home fire in the Ogontz section of Philadelphia on Thursday. Another woman died in a Montgomery County apartment fire in West Norriton Township on Wednesday.
Ogontz Section Row Home Fire
A woman was killed early Thursday when a fire broke out in her Ogontz rowhome, officials said. The incident occurred in the Ogontz section of Philadelphia.
West Norriton Township Apartment Blaze
On Wednesday, a woman died after flames tore through a Montgomery County apartment. This fatal blaze took place in West Norriton Township, Pennsylvania.
Ongoing Investigations
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding both fatal fires.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in the Ogontz section of Philadelphia?
- A woman was killed early Thursday when a fire broke out in her Ogontz rowhome, officials said.
- When did the Ogontz fire occur?
- The fire in the Ogontz section of Philadelphia occurred early Thursday.
- What happened in West Norriton Township?
- A woman died on Wednesday after flames tore through a Montgomery County apartment.
- When did the West Norriton Township fire occur?
- The fire in West Norriton Township occurred on Wednesday.
- Where is West Norriton Township located?
- West Norriton Township is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Key Features of Recent Fires
| Location | Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Ogontz section of Philadelphia | Thursday | One woman killed |
| West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania | Wednesday | One woman died |
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