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Four displaced, pets die after house fire in Adams County

The home, which belonged to one of the Barlow Volunteer Fire Department members, has been deemed a "total loss," officials said.

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — Two pets have perished and a home has been deemed a "total loss" after a fire in Adams County.

Crews responded to the 100 block of Solomon Road in Cumberland Township for a reported fire that began around 2:10 a.m. on Dec. 1.

As a result of the fire, four people have been displaced, and a cat and a dog have died. Officials say the home belonged to a member of the Barlow Volunteer Fire Department. 

Crews at the scene say they believe the fire started in the basement in the area of a woodstove. The home was engulfed in heavy fire in the rear part of the house when crews arrived.

The scene is now clear, according to officials. 

The Red Cross is assisting. 

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