READING, Pa. – A fire in a single-family home in Reading quickly spread to adjoining buildings early Sunday, with firefighters working to rescue those inside.
Reading Fire Marshal Jeremy Searfoss says crews were called to the 600 block of N. 9th Street scene at 3:24 a.m., and found fire rapidly spreading from the first floor.
A third alarm was called at 4:10 a.m..
Four people from the family living in the single home were rescued and taken to the hospital, including one juvenile.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries, one of which one was hurt rescuing the juvenile.
Searfoss said the fire spread across multiple homes, displacing around 20 people, possibly more.
The Red Cross is assisting those affected by the blaze.
Firefighters were once again called to the scene around 11a.m. Sunday when the blaze rekindled and was smoldering.