Minneapolis fire started on front porch, but cause undetermined

March 22, 2012 at 5:24PM

A deadly south Minneapolis house fire Wednesday started on the enclosed front porch, but arson investigators said Thursday they can't determine the cause. The fire at 3500 Harriet Av. S. killed one man and left a woman in critical condition at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Authorities have not yet identified the man killed in the fire, but friends said he was a 25-year-old actor who had performed in local theater, including performances in the annual Fringe Festival.

Firefighters found Sadie Norlin, 27, badly injured on the third floor of the house.

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