Woman killed, girl in critical condition after fire at South Philadelphia home - CBS Philadelphia

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
South Mildred Street
Incident type
Fire, E-bike

Summary

Ebike Crash Philadelphia Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A fire broke out in the early hours of a Friday at a rowhome on the 2600 block of South Mildred Street in South Philadelphia, just off Oregon Avenue. The blaze caused heavy smoke and flames that originated from lithium batteries in an e‑bike in the living room. Three occupants were rescued: two women and a 4‑year‑old girl; one woman—believed to be a grandmother—was pronounced dead, while the mother was hospitalized in stable condition and the child is in critical condition.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed grandmother Unknown Fatal
Unnamed child Unknown Hospitalized
Unnamed mother Unknown Hospitalized

Original reporting

Woman killed, girl in critical condition after fire at South Philadelphia home - CBS Philadelphia

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