A neighbor and a police officer are being celebrated as heroes for helping their neighbors evacuate as flames rapidly spread at a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.

Fire crews were called to a suburban street in Penndel for a fire at a two-story, single-family home where multiple families were living. Hoarding conditions complicated the firefight, local fire companies said.

CBS News Philadelphia

The blaze broke out around 4 a.m. just outside the home near the garage. Smoke was still rising from the house after 7 a.m. The home has since been knocked down due to being structurally unstable after the fire damage.

Eight people inside the home were able to escape thanks to the selfless actions of not one but two local heroes.

Justin Ritorto left his house for the gym around 4

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