Wood stove pipe causes 2-alarm fire in Lancaster County

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Wood stove pipe causes 2-alarm fire in Lancaster County

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By Katie Mae Bassler - email

ELIZABETH, Pa. (WHTM) -

Police say a wood stove pipe is to blame for a 2-alarm house fire in Lancaster County.

Crews were called to the home on Pool Circle in Elizabeth Township just after midnight on Sunday morning.

When they arrived, flames were reportedly shooting through the roof.

Two people were inside the residence when the fire started, but they were able to make it out safely.

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