Family speaks out after 12-year-old boy dies in North Philly apartment fire

A North Philadelphia community held a balloon release Monday in honor of 12-year-old Omari Everett-Mitchell who died in a fire last week.

The Brief

Fire officials have determined that the cause of a deadly North Philadelphia apartment fire was electrical.

The fire claimed the life of 12-year-old Omari Everett-Mitchell.

Omari's family spoke with FOX 29's Shawnette Wilson on Monday and says he will be remembered for his energy and bright smile.

Investigators say they have determined an electrical issue caused an apartment fire that claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy in North Philadelphia late last week.

What we know:

The Philadelphia Fire Department confirmed on Wednesday that the Fire Marshal’s Office det

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