Crime & Safety
House Fire Tuesday In Upper Makefield
Firefighters battled a blaze Tuesday night at a home in Upper Makefield Township.
UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — A residential fire was reported Tuesday night in Upper Makefield.
The fire broke out in a home in the Lafayette neighborhood, which is located off River Road in the Washington Crossing section of the township.
There were no injuries, according to authorities.
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The blaze was contained mostly to the garage, according to the Upper Makefield Volunteer Fire Company. "All occupants were able to evacuate the dwelling unharmed," authorities confirmed.
The cause of the fire was not immediately released.
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The following agencies responded:
- Yardley-Makefield Fire Company
- Newtown Fire Association
- New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company
- Union Fire Company & Rescue Squad
- Lingohocken Fire Company
- Upper Makefield Twp Police Department
- St. Mary's EMS
The following photos of the blaze were shared by firefighters:
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