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Friday, February 13, 2026 11:29AM

Firefighters injured in house fire in Northampton County

BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — Two firefighters were injured while fighting a house fire in the Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Crews responded to the 2000 block of 15th Street in Bethlehem Township around 9:30 p.m.

They arrived to find flames coming from the home, where the fire eventually spread to the roof.

The two firefighters were treated for minor burns. They are expected to be ok.

Everyone inside made it out safely.

Officials say the fire started in the basement, near a kerosene heater.

The Red Cross is assisting those who lived at the home.

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