Person found dead after vehicle catches fire in Southwest Philadelphia

Sunday, October 18, 2026 1:31PM

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — One person was found dead after an electric vehicle caught fire in Southwest Philadelphia.

The Action Cam was at the scene on the 8400 block of Enterprise Avenue around 1:45 a.m. Sunday.

Video shows the charred shell of the Hyundai that caught fire.

Officials say a body was found next to the car, but the person was burned beyond recognition.

The Fire Marshal was called to the scene to determine the cause of the fire.

The victim was taken to the Medical Examiner’s office.