Fire Displaces 38 Residents in Allentown
Fire Displaces 38 Residents in Allentown
Fire Displaces 38 Residents in Allentown
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A fire at a row home on South Jefferson Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, displaced 38 people and damaged at least eight homes early Sunday morning. Fire crews responded just before midnight, battling the blaze for five hours as it spread to neighboring structures. One resident and a firefighter suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at a hospital. The American Red Cross is assisting those displaced, consisting of 29 adults and nine children. Fire officials are investigating the cause, with indications pointing to the rear of one of the affected homes. The firefighting effort involved six departments, as conditions were challenging due to the age and structure of the buildings.

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