Crime & Safety
2 Killed In Overnight Fire In Bucks County
Breaking: Two people were killed in an overnight fire in Bensalem, officials say.
BENSALEM, PA — Two people were killed in an overnight fire in Bensalem, officials say.
The double fatal fire happened along the 700 block of Kings Lane, according to Bensalem Fire Rescue.
CBS Philly reports an elderly couple estimated to be in their 80s were found dead inside the first floor of the home. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
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The victims have been identified as Albert Serventi, 89, and Eileen Serventi, 86.
The investigation is ongoing, according to local fire officials.
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A reporter with Action News took this photo from the scene:
Official cause of Bensalem fire not determined, but investigators say a candle was burning inside for earlier outage pic.twitter.com/Ovpi6BQuOj
— Katherine Scott (@KScott6abc) August 30, 2017
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Double Fatal Fire 767 Kings Lane in Bensalem Twp. Fire Investigation is on going.
— Bensalem Fire Rescue (@Bensalem_Fire) August 30, 2017
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