Crime & Safety

1 Killed In Bucks Co. House Fire

An early-morning fire has killed one person in Bucks County.

An early-morning fire killed one person in Bucks County on May 5.
An early-morning fire killed one person in Bucks County on May 5. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

SOUTHAMPTON, PA — An early-morning fire has killed one person in Bucks County, according to sources.

The fire was reported around 5 a.m. on Plum Street in Southampton.

When crews responded, they determined two people were inside at the time of the fire. One person was rescued, and another was pronounced dead at the scene, Action News reported.

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The identity of the victim has not been released.

An investigation into what caused the fire is ongoing.

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No other homes were damaged in the incident, FOX29 reported.

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