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An early morning fire caused substantial damage to a home in Rockledge Borough, Montgomery County, overnight. The blaze broke out just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, prompting a swift response from local fire crews and emergency personnel.
Firefighters were dispatched to the 300 block of Blake Avenue, near Huntingdon Pike, after reports of heavy smoke and visible flames coming from a residential property. Multiple fire departments from the surrounding area assisted Rockledge firefighters in battling the blaze.
According to officials, crews arrived on scene within minutes and quickly began working to bring the fire under control. The rapid response and coordinated efforts had the fire contained within approximately 30 minutes. While the fire was brought under control relatively quickly, the home sustained visible damage throughout, including to the roof, exterior siding, and interior rooms. The full extent of the structural and property damage is still being assessed.
No injuries were reported. All residents were safely evacuated from the property, and no firefighters were harmed during the response. Emergency medical services were also present on scene as a precaution.
News crews from NBC10 Philadelphia were on location shortly after the fire was extinguished and reported widespread damage visible from the street, including broken windows and blackened walls. Neighbors described hearing sirens and seeing thick smoke fill the early morning sky, as fire engines lined the normally quiet residential block.
At this time, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire marshals and investigators will be working in the coming days to determine what sparked the blaze.
