Unattended candles start blaze in York County townhome
PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Heavy smoke could be seen billowing from a townhome in Penn Township, York County Saturday morning as crews responded to a fire.
According to the Hanover Area Fire & Rescue, the fire was located on the 400 block of Springbrook Court. Crews say they were called to the scene shortly before 9 a.m.
Smoke could be seen billowing from a townhome in Penn Township, York County on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Photo Courtesy: Hanover Area Volunteer Fire & Rescue) Smoke could be seen billowing from a townhome in Penn Township, York County on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Photo Courtesy: Hanover Area Volunteer Fire & Rescue) Crews responded to a fire at a townhome in Penn Township, York County on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Photo Courtesy: Hanover Area Volunteer Fire & Rescue) Crews responded to a fire at a townhome in Penn Township, York County on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Photo Courtesy: Hanover Area Volunteer Fire & Rescue) Crews responded to a fire at a townhome in Penn Township, York County on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Photo Courtesy: Hanover Area Volunteer Fire & Rescue) Crews responded to a fire at a townhome in Penn Township, York County on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Photo Courtesy: Hanover Area Volunteer Fire & Rescue)
Officials say flames could be seen coming from the back of the two-story middle-of-the-row townhouse.
One person was rescued from a neighboring unit. No one was hurt.
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The fire has been ruled an accident, and according to Hanover Area Fire & Rescue Chief Tony Clousher, it was caused by unattended candles that were left in a bedroom.
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