Fatal residential fire under investigation on Andover Road

On July 31, 2026, at about 6:16 a.m., Lansdale Police responded to a house fire in the 800 block of Andover Road involving two attached homes and reports of occupants trapped. The blaze was brought under control at approximately 7:44 a.m.; one person was confirmed dead inside an affected residence (identity pending), at least four homes were displaced and the American Red Cross is assisting — Fairmount Fire Company and multiple agencies remain on scene as the cause is investigated.