Crime & Safety
Man Dies From Injuries After Pottstown High Rise Fire
More than 60 people lost their home in last week's blaze, which hospitalized five and has now killed one.
POTTSTOWN, PA — One of the individuals injured in the blaze that heavily damaged a Pottstown high rise last week has died, officials confirmed.
Bradley Ludwig, 53, died of burns and smoke inhalation, according to Pottstown officials and the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.
Ludwig was one of five individuals hospitalized after the tragedy, which occurred at the Robert P. Smith Towers apartment community on 501 E. High Street at around 6:05 a.m. last Thursday.
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The cause of the blaze is not yet known and is still under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police.
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Pottstown Mayor Stephanie Henrick said the fire underscored the need for more affordable housing and community resources for those who are victims of similar emergencies.
"Maybe you’re lucky and have family to take you in…maybe you’re the only member of your family and all your support/friends/neighbors lost everything too," she said. "What other choice do we have but to rely on the support of our community?"
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