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19 March 2024

2 women die after re-entering burning home to rescue cat

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By AP

Authorities say two women died after they apparently re-entered a burning Pennsylvania home to rescue a pet cat.

A third woman is hospitalized in critical condition with burns to the face and arms. WGAL-TV reports she had to be physically stopped by police from re-entering the building to try to save the others.

The York County Coroner tells WHTM-TV the two women were found in the basement.

The cat also died.

The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. Friday in the home in Shrewsbury Township, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) west of Philadelphia.

No names have been released. The cause of fire is under investigation.