Historic Inn Burns in Southampton

A building that dates back to the early 19th century was damaged by fire Sunday morning.

The Southampton Fire Company responded to the blaze at 7 a.m.at the Churchville Inn on Bustleton Pike.  The responders had the fire under control after 1 hour.

The building houses a restaurant downstairs and apartments on the second story.  A resident in one of the apartments jumped from a window to escape, fire officials said.  The resident suffered a minor injury in the fall.

Investigators believe the blaze originated either on the second floor or in the attic.


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