Montco Community Rallies Around Officer Who Lost Home In Fire

HATBORO, PA —The Montgomery County community is rallying around a borough police officer who lost everything in a house fire over the weekend.

The Hatboro Borough Police Department provided new details into the fire that destroyed the home of Sgt. Alex Bruckner, in which his family was able to escape unharmed on Saturday.

Police said that Bruckner, his wife, three young children, mother-in-law, and the family pet were able to get out of the home, which burned down in six minutes. Police did not reveal the location of the home.

"Sgt. Bruckner’s home and all belongings were a complete loss, leaving them with virtually nothing," police said.

The Montgomery County Hero Fund has come on board to assist in fundraising efforts for the family, police said. Click here to donate.

Bruckner —who has been with the police department since December 2010 —is a decorated U.S. Army veteran, serving two tours in Iraq in 2005 and 2007.

"Montgomery County Hero Fund is graciously assisting in fundraising efforts to help Sgt. Bruckner and his family pick up the pieces and fulfill immediate needs," police said.