Two firefighters hurt in Wednesday’s apartment fire in Whitehall Township were treated and released, while the cause of the blaze remained under investigation, officials said.
The raging fire that started as a balcony fire call reached two alarms at Spring Ridge Apartments on North 14th Street in the township.
There was “heavy fire” in one apartment that spread to the common attic, officials said in a Facebook post on Thursday.
People from eight apartments were displaced and pets also died in the fire, officials said.
Officials previously said two firefighters were injured. One fell down a flight of stairs and another was shocked while working the fire and waiting to have the electricity turned off.
“Both firefighters are doing well and are able to return to duty,” Whitehall fire Chief David Nelson said.
The township fire bureau posted drone photos that showed fire and smoke damage to the top floor and the roof of the apartment building.
Nelson said officials have seen video a resident posted on Facebook showing neighbors being helped to safety. He cautioned that no one should enter a burning building under any circumstances.
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