House fire in Hellertown claims live of 2 young girls

Two young girls have died following a house fire in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. 

Authorities say the fire broke out just before 1 a.m. Friday on the 600 block of Linden Street in Hellertown. 

The coroner’s office announced Friday afternoon that Brianna Baer, 15, and Abigail Kaufman, 10, both died as a result of the fire. 

No further injuries have been reported at this time and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  

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