2 Injured, 2 Pets Killed In Trappe House Fire

TRAPPE, PA — Two people were injured and two animals were killed in a fire in Montgomery County on Monday that severely damaged a local home, authorities said.

The incident began just before 1:30 p.m. on the 300 block of Jefferson Court in Trappe.

It's not yet known what started the blaze, but firefighters arrived to find thick black smoke pluming from the home. The blaze was concentrated in the basement, and crews were able to contain it there.

Trappe Fire Company’s Ladder 68-2 was the first truck on scene. They searched the home and ensured all residents were evacuated, while Collegeville Fire Company's Squad 34 and Upper Providence Fire & Emergency Services Squad 68 helped extinguish the blaze.

Crews attempted to rescue the pets trapped inside, but were unable to get them out in time.

One of the residents was injured in the blaze, as well as one of the responding firefighters. Both injuries are minor.

Fire officials asked the public to keep an eye out for fundraisers and ways to help the victims of the blaze in the coming days.