Pennsylvania Teen Jumps From Burning Home

Feb. 26, 2007
A 17-year-old boy was slightly injured in a fire this morning in Lancaster.

A 17-year-old boy was slightly injured in a fire this morning in Lancaster.

Firefighters said the teen jumped from a second-story window of his burning home on South Prince Street at about 1:30 a.m.

The boy was treated for minor cuts.

Fire investigators said the cause was a candle that fell onto some blankets.

Damage is estimated at $14,000.

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