Photo by James Short.
Firefighters from Bucks County aided multiple Montgomery County fire departments at a house fire Monday afternoon in Montgomery Township, where flames were reported shooting from a second-story window of a home on Shady Lane upon arrival.
Emergency crews were dispatched around 12:30 p.m. to the 100 block of Shady Lane near Richardson Road, where initial reports indicated heavy fire on the second floor of a dwelling.
By James Short According to early reports from the scene, flames were visible from a second-story window as firefighters arrived.
Authorities said an elderly occupant of the home was able to safely exit the residence before emergency crews arrived. No immediate injuries were reported.
Responding agencies included Montgomery Township Police, the Fire Department of Montgomery Township, Colmar Fire Company, Hilltown Fire Company, Perseverance Fire Company of Souderton, North Penn Fire Company, Hatfield Fire Company and Warrington Township Fire Company.
Firefighters remained on scene Monday afternoon after quickly bringing the blaze under control. The cause of the fire.remains under investigation.
