Bradford is mourning the loss of a young child after a fatal fire at 37 Jackson Ave late Tuesday afternoon.
At about 4:55, the City of Bradford Fire Department was dispatched for a residential structure fire reporting heavy amounts of fire and smoke and flames through the roof.
A 2-year-old boy was transported to Bradford Regional Medical Center where, despite life-saving efforts by first responders and emergency medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries.
At this time, the fire is believed to be accidental.
The City of Bradford Police & Fire Departments, along with the Pennsylvania State Police and McKean County District Attorney’s Office are jointly investigating the fire.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available and anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the City of Bradford Police Department.
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