Pennsylvania house fire that killed father, 2 sons started in Christmas tree, officials say

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HOUSE FIRE

Pennsylvania house fire that killed father, 2 sons started in Christmas tree, officials say

Officials says early indications are that the fire started in the family's Christmas tree.

By Gray Hall, 6abc Digital Staff
Sunday, December 26, 2021 3:32PM

QUAKERTOWN, Pennsylvania -- A Christmas morning house fire in Bucks County, Pennsylvania claimed the lives of a father and his two children, officials said. ... Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree said early indications are that the fire started in the family's Christmas tree.

"Three family members are deceased as a result of the fire," McElree said. "We are looking at the Christmas tree that may have ignited as a result of Christmas lights on that Christmas tree."

Investigators said the fire took the lives of Eric King, 40, his sons, Liam, 11, and Patrick, 8, and their two dogs.

Eric's wife Kristin and their oldest son Brady managed to escape before the fire destroyed their entire home, officials said. They were transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital for further evaluation.

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[Freddie]

1. The kids go to my grandson's school.

The whole community is devastated.