Adams County house in ruin after two fires rip through it in less than 24 hours

An investigation has been launched into the cause of two fires that destroyed an Adams County house within 24 hours, officials said.

The first fire broke out around 5:30 a.m. Monday at a home in the 1100 block of Beaver Run Road in Straban Township, according to United Hook & Ladder Chief Steve Rabine. Firefighters knocked down the fire, which was pushing from the house's windows, in about 15 minutes.

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Officials said the fire caused significant damage to the house and displaced the resident, who said an electric recliner was the cause. Firefighters spent more than 90 minutes ensuring the fire was fully extinguished and that all utilities were disconnected.

The second fire was discovered just before 4 a.m. Tuesday by neighbors who said they didn't see smoke or flames when they went to bed around 11 p.m., Rabine said.

The house was fully "engulfed in flames," Rabine said when firefighters arrived just after 4 a.m. They began defensive operations and had the heavy fire knocked down in about 20 minutes.

No injuries were reported in either fire.