Credit: Haley Balin READING, Pa. - A heavy fire has claimed the life of two women and hurt a third person late Saturday.
The fire took place just before midnight at 1240 Chestnut Street in Reading. Upon arrival, they found a heavy fire on the first floor.
Fire officials say they found two women on the first floor after they were able to eventually gain entry.A third person, a male victim, was taken to Reading Hospital where he was treated and released.The cause of the fire is under investigation..