6 safely escape burning home in Prospect Park, Delaware County

PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (WPVI) -- Six people safely escaped a burning home in Prospect Park, Delaware County.

Flames broke out along Prospect Avenue, near 7th Avenue, at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Firefighters managed to contain the fire to the 3rd floor.

Investigators are still working to find out what sparked the fire.

The six people who escaped are now displaced.

Fire officials stressed the importance of smoke detectors, saying they were a lifesaver in this fire.