1 Dead In BurlCo House Fire; 'Severe Hoarding' Hindered Rescue Efforts

WESTAMPTON, NJ — Firefighters pushed through "severe hoarding conditions" during a house fire that killed a person Saturday in Burlington County, officials said

Crews responded to the two-alarm fire at about 6:20 p.m. on Westampton's East Pennington Drive. The Westampton Fire Department arrived in less than 3 minutes and found heavy fire burning throughout the home.

Because of the hoarding conditions, firefighters faced significant challenges extinguishing the fire and searching for potential victims. Despite their efforts, the fire killed one person.

Officials have not disclosed the victim's identity as of Monday morning.

The cause of the fire is under review. Westampton police, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office, and the Westampton and county fire marshal's offices are investigating.