YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A York County family lost their home to an early morning fire on Tuesday.
Crews were dispatched to the 4000 block of Old Orchard Road in Springettsbury Township shortly after 3 a.m. on Dec. 20 for a residential fire, according to emergency dispatchers.
The family of three was taken to the hospital to be evaluated for injuries, but none have been reported at this point.
The blaze did not claim the lives of any people, but officials at the scene said four of the family's 11 pets were killed. Neighbors have temporarily taken in the rest of the animals until the family can regroup.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with crews planning to return later in the day to continue their search for details.
Chief Daniel Hoff of York Area United Fire and Rescue said that investigating these types of fires is already difficult. When it happens this close to the holidays, it makes it even harder.
"We saw a Christmas tree in the living room with decorations and presents," said Hoff. "It reminds you how hard it is on someone, especially this time of year."
This is a developing story. FOX43 will provide more information as it becomes available.