The Brief
- Police and firefighters rescued a person from a house fire in Allentown while the individual was experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Two police officers and the occupant were taken to a hospital for evaluation and are recovering.
- Authorities say there is no danger to the community and the investigation remains ongoing.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Police and firefighters in Allentown rescued a person from a burning home Friday afternoon after responding to reports that the individual inside was experiencing a mental health crisis and may have been armed.
What we know:
According to Allentown police, officers were called to the 700 block of South 10th Street around 1:45 p.m. Friday for a report of a house fire involving an occupant in crisis.…