Two Allentown police officers were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after rescuing a person from a house fire, authorities said.
Police responded to the fire on the 700 block of South 10th Street around 1:45 p.m. A person inside the home was reported to be having a mental health crisis, according to James Gress, assistant police chief for support services.
The officers along with city firefighters entered the home and rescued the occupant. The two officers and occupant were taken by paramedics to a hospital to be evaluated and are recovering, Gress said Friday evening. He did not specify the nature of their injuries.
Police said they are investigating the fire, but that there is no danger to the community.
Two residents were displaced from their home as a result of the fire. They are being assisted by the Red Cross, according to Jon Hammel, the captain of public affairs for the fire department.