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Arson-suicide: PA Dad Killed, Family Severely Burned In House Fire: Officials
A Lancaster Township man poured gasoline throughout his home and set it ablaze during a domestic dispute early Sunday, Jan. 19, killing himself and critically injuring three others, including his sons and a family guest, police announced.
Simon Hen, 46, returned to his home on Wilderness Road at approximately 2:30 a.m., enraged over his impending separation from his 42-year-old wife, according to Lancaster Township Police. Inside the home were Hen’s two adult sons, ages 23 and 21, his 17-year-old daughter, and a 19-year-old female guest.
Hen reportedly went to the second floor, pouring ga…
Cats Spark Fire That Heavily Damaged York County Home: Officials (Photos)
A fire that started from a heater used to warm feral cats destroyed a home on Pauline Drive in Windsor Township, York County, on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3, officials said.
The blaze broke out around 1:20 p.m., drawing crews from across the county after reports of thick smoke and a possible trapped resident, according to Southern Area Fire and Emergency Rescue – SAFER. Upon arrival, first responders found heavy flames and zero visibility, but their search revealed no one inside, authorities confirmed.
While the homeowners were not present, firefighters saved seven cats from the burning home.…
