N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa – A house is gutted by fireplace in North Whitehall Township.
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It occurred simply after 12:00 p.m. on Thursday at a house within the 1000 block of Dogwood Avenue.
Communications officers say the hearth was upgraded to a 2nd alarm.
No phrase but on what brought about the hearth to begin or if there are any accidents reported.