Deadly house fire claims life of person with disability in Darby Township

The flames were so intense, firefighters had to evacuate the home two different times.

This story originally appeared on 6abc

Crews are investigating a deadly house fire that claimed the life of a person with a disability.

It happened just after midnight on Sunday on the 600 block of Sharon Avenue in Darby Township.

The flames were so intense, firefighters had to evacuate the home two different times.

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Officials had no comment on any other injuries.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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