A Levittown home was damaged in a Saturday night fire.
The fire happened in the 90 block of Hollow Road in Middletown Township’s Levittown around 10:50 p.m.
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Sam Simon, Penndel Fire Company’s deputy chief, said arriving crews found smoke coming from the gable vents of the residence.
Firefighters opened up the ceiling and found a slow-burning blaze that was making its way into the attic and roof area of the home, Simon said.
The residents were home and unhurt by the fire.
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Simon said it took about 30 minutes for firefighters to put the blaze under control.
The fire was blamed on an electrical issue and caused minimal damage, according to interim Fire Marshal Don Harris.
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The Penndel Fire Company was assisted by the Parkland, Langhorne-Middletown, Levittown No. 2, and William Penn fire companies. The Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad also responded to the scene.
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