Multi-alarm fire erupts at mansion that was just sold to new owners, police say
Online records describe the home as a 36,000 square-foot mansion that had just sold for $6.4 million.
SALISBURY TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A mansion that had just been sold to new owners was heavily damaged by fire early Tuesday morning.
The three-alarm fire started around 5:45 a.m. on the 3000 block of Barrington Lane in Salisbury Township.
Online records describe the home as a 36,000 square-foot mansion that had just sold for $6.4 million.
In fact, Sergeant Donald Sabo from the Salisbury Township Police Department says the closing was on Monday.
"From what I understand and the information I'm getting from the new homeowner, there was a tour and a gathering here at the residence and then everyone left last night and they left the Lehigh Valley and went back to where they reside," Sabo said.
At this point, officials say the fire centered in a ballroom inside the mansion, but there is no indication as to how it started.
Chopper 6 over the scene showed flames and smoke coming from the home.
There was smoke and water damage to the rest of the home, which also includes a movie theater, a fully stocked arcade, seven bedrooms, even a French-style bistro.
