1 Dead, 3 Injured In Lower Southampton Twp. House Fire

Update: 8:25 a.m. Wednesday

LOWER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —One person is dead and three others are injured following a fire early Wednesday morning in the township's Oakford section, fire officials said.

Action News 6 reported that the fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. in the 800 block of Hilton Avenue.

"It was a tragic night in our community," the Trevose Fire Company posted on Facebook Wednesday morning. "Our thoughts are with those affected."

The Feasterville Fire Company responded to the report of a fire at the two-story home with a victim trapped inside. When fire crews arrived, they attempted to rescue the occupants where one person was trapped on the second floor.

Three of the victims suffered smoke inhalation, Action News said. No details were available at this time for what caused the fire.

The Bucks County Coroner's Office confirmed that one person was killed in the fire at this time but said she would not have further information until the family has been notified and an autopsy has been performed.

The Feasterville Fire Company said at 3:21 a.m. Wednesay, Ladder 1 was dispatched and crews worked along with members of Lower Southampton Fire Department No.1 Southampton Fire Company No. 1, Trevose Fire Company Station 4/84, and Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company as well as support from our township Fire Police, the Lower Southampton Police Department and Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad

This incident is currently under investigation by the Lower South and Bucks County Fire Marshal’s offices and no further information can be given at this time.

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