Crews fight house fire in Allentown | Allentown Area

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Firefighters knocked down a two-alarm fire in Allentown on Friday. 

Flames broke out shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon at a home in the 800 block of Jasper Street.

We’re told firefighters contained most of the damage to the back of the house, with live electric lines in the area.

An aggressive fire attack and roof ventilation brought the fire under control, the fire department said. 

All occupants of the house escaped prior to the fire and paramedic units arriving, according to officials. 

One person was evaluated for possible smoke inhalation. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire marshals.