CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Police are now investigating homicides that have left two people dead after a fire in Cumberland County.
Around 6 a.m. on Feb. 23, crews were dispatched to the 100 block of Neil Road in Southampton Township for a reported fire.
The Cumberland County Coroner responded to the scene, and officials confirmed that one person had died.
State Police later confirmed that two people had died, and they are now investigating the deaths as homicides.
Officials said that the fire started in the basement of the home, and officials including the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal are continuing to investigate.
Neighbors who spoke with FOX43 say they heard a lot of sirens and commotion early in the morning, and are thinking of those involved.
"It's always a sad time when you hear something like that, especially so close to home," Sally Reed said.
This is a developing story. FOX43 will provide updates as they become available.