A boy, 12, who was trying to save his father from a raging house fire died in the attempt, a report says.

A young boy died while trying to rescue his dad from a fire, a report says. (File Photo)

A blaze broke out around 8:54 a.m. Friday in a multi-story home in Norristown, Pennsylvania, just northwest of Philadelphia, according to 6ABC.

Heavy flames were coming from the dwelling when fire crews arrived, the report said.

Five family members were said to be inside the home at the time of the fire.

The victim, identified as Sanford Harling, nicknamed "Man-Man."

According to the report, the boy managed to flee from the fire, but believed his father was still inside the home. He ran back inside to look for his dad who had been able to escape.

Firefighters tried to find him, but were forced out of the home by the intense flames.

The boy was found under a kitchen table, the report said.

The cause of the fire, which destroyed all of the family's belongings, remains under investigation.

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