PHILADELPHIA - fire officials say a blaze in the early morning in North Philadelphia has killed three people, including a child.

Authorities say that the fire in a house in West Street Seltzer 2706 reported at 3: 16 AM flames declared under control 20 minutes later.

Officials say the three victims were taken to the Hospital of Temple University, where declared dead. Some surrounding housing residents were displaced.

Firefighters say there were two smoke detectors in the home, but one had no battery and the other had a dead battery.

Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers told reporters on the scene in which flames seemed have started in the kitchen. The cause is still under investigation.

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