Officials said the blaze broke out around 3:15 p.m. at a house on the 2500 block of Firelane Road. According to firefighters at the scene, heavy fire was showing on arrival.
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According to Tabernacle Fire Company Capt. Michael Lichty the fire was actually the home of a fire lieutenant that responded to the fire. He said thankfully Jason Penwell's family members and animals were safe at time.
The fire was brought under control a little over an hour later, just after 4:30 p.m.
The house was deemed a total loss; members of the fire company have started a GoFundMe page to aid the family.
One firefighter was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
House fire in Southampton
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