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1 person injured in Dover fire caused by kerosene heater

The victim's current condition is unknown.
Credit: WPMT

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — One person was injured in a fire in the borough of Dover on Saturday morning.

York County Dispatch said crews responded to a fire at a home on the 1st block of Fuller Court just before 10 a.m.

One person suffered injuries and was taken to the hospital. The severity of their injuries is unknown.

Fire officials said when they arrived at the scene they found a carport on fire and extending to a home.

According to Union Fire & Hose Company #1 Chief Troy Dettinger, the fire was caused by a kerosene heater left on in the carport, saying the fire was ruled an accident.

Dettinger continued, saying the fire displaced four adults and two children.

Flames were contained to the left side of the first floor.

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