LANGHORNE (WPVI) – – Several people were injured after a fire on Saturday morning in Bucks County.
Just after 5 a.m., firefighters were called out to the 100 block of West Richardson Avenue in Langhorne.
When crews arrived, flames were coming from a three-story duplex.
Firefighters rescued one person who was trapped. Seven others were able to escape.
“The initial crews made very valiant efforts. One of the occupants had to be rescued from the back of the house through a second story window. She had actually called 911 and then went unconscious while still on the phone,” said Frank Farry, Chief, Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company.
Eight people were taken to various hospitals, including two who needed to be flown to Temple University Hospital.
The fire went to a third-alarm before being placed under control.
Crews say multiple pets died in the blaze.
“There are two cats I believe that survived at this time and point and I believe there were seven cats and one dog that have perished,” said Farry.