Flames engulfed a single-story rancher along Warm Spring Road and Kittatinny Drive in Hamilton Township, Chambersburg, just after 8 p.m., according to the Franklin Fire Company.
Crews from Station 4 arrived to find the attic consumed by fire, which was spreading rapidly into the living areas. Chief 46 (Trace) led the firefight, while Assistant Chief 49 (Himes) established command.
Amid the chaos, firefighters from Engine 43 located an unconscious victim inside the burning home. While still battling the flames, they pulled the victim to safety, but despite EMS efforts, the person tragically succumbed to their injuries.
The inferno raged for nearly 45 minutes before being extinguished. Searches confirmed no additional victims, authorities said.
The Franklin County Coroner’s Office and Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal are investigating the cause of the blaze.
The Franklin Fire Company has stated no further updates will be released beyond their official Facebook post.
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