One person died following a house fire in Westampton, New Jersey, according to police.
WESTAMPTON, New Jersey --The flames broke out just before 6 a.m. Wednesday morning at a home on Whitlow Drive.
When crews arrived at the scene, smoke and fire were showing from the house. The fire department was able put out the blaze in 10 minutes, but officials said one person was trapped inside. That person died as a result of injuries from the fire, according to police. The victim was the only person home when the flames erupted.Police said that at this time, the fire appears to be accidental and not suspicious.
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