York, PA - Child Rescued, Hospitalized After House Fire on Chestnut St

York, PA (July 29, 2025) – Officials say that a child was rescued after a fire on Chestnut Street in York City spread across four row homes over the weekend, according to an update released on Monday, July 28.

Firefighters responded to a third-alarm fire at a home in the area of Chestnut Street and Ridge Avenue at 11:15 a.m. on Friday. The fire displaced up to 15 residents and caused an estimated $250,000 in damage, according to Deputy Chief Adam Smith of the York City Fire Department. The child was also taken to the hospital in an unknown condition.

Meanwhile, no further details were released, and an investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing at this time.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of their full recovery.

House Fires in Pennsylvania 

Residential fires take place every single day in Pennsylvania. Though some are quickly brought under control by fire crews, others blaze out of control and lead to extensive damage. Some fires lead to fatalities for those involved. In 2020, it was reported that approximately six people were killed out of every 1,000 fires throughout Pennsylvania. Losing somebody you love in a house fire or a commercial fire can be a devastating thing to experience. This is why families are urged to speak with an attorney who has previously handled these types of accidents.

The aftermath of a fire can be a difficult thing to face, especially if somebody that you love has been taken from you prematurely. As you are grieving the immense loss of a loved one, you should not have to worry about how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. It can be stressful to face a wrongful death claim entirely on your own, which is why you should never delay when it comes to seeking help. You should speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible so that you can move forward during these complicated times.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, we are here for you after you have been hurt or lost someone you love in a house fire. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling on both emotional and financial levels after a house fire. Our attorneys will assist you as you work toward the compensation you deserve for an array of aspects, which include the following:

• Medical bills
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Therapy costs
• Funeral and burial expenses

You have options and should not have to stand alone as you face your claim. So do not hesitate to contact our caring and brave personal injury attorney in Pennsylvania at (215) 731-9900 to find out what Edelstein Martin & Nelson can do for you.