The Middletown Township Fire Marshal’s Office continued as of Monday to investigate a fire that tore through a home in Middletown Township’s Levittown section.
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The fire at the house on Silverspruce Road was reported around 7:30 p.m. and flames were visible from more than half a mile away.
The fire marshal’s office was back at the scene Sunday as they attempted to track down a cause.
Police said there was a “really loud explosion” heard before the fire was reported.
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Neighbors told LevittownNow.com police were asking about fireworks seen above the neighborhood in the minutes before the blaze.
One resident said there were a number of fireworks going off leading up to the flames being spotted.
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The fire marshal’s office has asked anyone with information on the fire to call them at 215-750-3812.
The residents were not home at the time of the blaze, and officials said their three dogs made it out alive.
One firefighter was reported to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries by medics, but further details on their condition were unclear.
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“Once the investigation is over we all should know what happened. For now, the story is this my son and grandchildren lost everything,” said Cheryl Campbell, whose son and his family lived in the house.
Campbell said the family lost all their possessions, including her 10-year-old granddaughter’s favorite blanket and dolls.
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A fundraiser for the family raised $40,000 as of Monday morning, and donations of clothes and toiletries flooded in for the family.
Campbell said neighbors have been helping out, and she appreciated the outpouring of support from the community.
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The blaze drew fire companies from around Lower Bucks County.
Crews were at the scene for hours as they battled hot spots in the William Levitt-built home.
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