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Multiple people displaced, 2 injured in Dauphin County townhouse fire

The fire marshal says the current dry conditions played a part in the fire.
Credit: Susquehanna Township Fire Rescue

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Fire officials say 16 people were displaced and two people were injured in Susquehanna Township after a fire on Saturday morning.

Firefighters were called to a townhouse on Oakwood Lane just before 10 a.m.

According to Susquehanna Township Fire Marshal George Drees, the fire started on the rear deck of one home before it spread to two neighboring ones.

Drees says the current dry conditions played a part in the fire.

A total of 16 people from the three homes were displaced and are being helped by the Red Cross.

Fire officials say two people were injured. One suffered a laceration and the other smoke inhalation. Both were treated at the scene.

6-3-2023 Susquehanna Township, PA - 2500 Block of Oakwood Ln, Townhouse Fire

6-3-2023 Susquehanna Township, PA - 2500 Block of Oakwood Ln, Townhouse Fire

Posted by DJM News Media on Saturday, June 3, 2023

Multiple fire companies were at the scene battling the fire.

The Dauphin County Fire Investigation Team continues to investigate.

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