Fire leaves 22 people without a home, destroys 4 houses in York County

  • Source: WPMT-TV Fox 43
  • Published: 07/14/2019 09:17 PM

VIDEO: Officials say more than 100 firefighters battled flames in Red Lion Sunday evening. They say the fire destroyed at least four homes on Boundary Avenue; the good news, no one was hurt, but 22 people lost their homes, according to the Red Cross. Firefighters say the came in just minutes before 5, and crews were hitting hot spots with their hoses at 10 p.m. At least 6 fire companies answered the call. FOX43 saw dozens of neighbors who lined the street and took it all in; some say it's the biggest fire in Red Lion they've seen. Thick smoke could be seen and smelt all throughout the borough. Officials say the fire started at 37 Boundary and quickly spread to the homes next door; they say the wind and Sunday's heat did not help the situation. According to fire police, the heat tired firefighters on scene.



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