House Fire Under Investigation In Abington Township

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA —Two residents escaped their burning home on Northwood Avenue on Saturday night as Eastern Montgomery County fire crews battled the blaze for several hours, fire officials said.

The McKinley Fire Company and mutual aid companies responded at 7 p.m. Saturday to the house fire in the 300 block of Northwood Avenue.

Fire crews found heavy fire from the rear of the home and went into service with attack lines, making a quick knock on the fire.

Two residents escaped the home, fire officials said.

Crews were on the scene for several more hours assisting with the investigation.

Among the mutual aid companies involved were:

• Abington Fire Company
• Edge Hill Fire Company
• Roslyn Fire Company
• Rockledge Fire Company
• Cheltenham Fire Company
• Elkins Park Fire Company
• Wyndmoor Hose
• Horsham Fire Company
• Second Alarmer's Association and Rescue Squad of Montgomery County
• Abington Township Police Department
• Abington Township Fire Department - Fire Marshals Office
• Cheltenham Fire Marshal’s Office
• Pennsylvania State Police