It was unclear how many were in the homes when the fire was reported just before 9 p.m., but everyone who was in the houses were already out when firefighters arrived on the scene.

The property is owned by Mike and Mim Logue of the Williamsport Area, Aungst said.

There were 13 residents who lived on the 610 side, a three-bedroom house; and another six lived on the other half the double, Aungst said. Three of the displaced residents included children, he said.

“There was quite a bit of spoke pushing out from under the eaves when firefighters arrived,” Aungst said.

City of Williamsport firefighters prepare to put the tower truck into service at Friday night's attic fire on First Avenue. PHIL HOLMES/Sun-Gazette

While there were no injuries, a woman who lived in 610 fainted and was taken by ambulance to UPMC Williamsport, where she was treated and released.

Fire and city police had to contend with a language barrier because the occupants who lived at 610 spoke only Spanish. Mayor Derek Slaughter, who speaks the language fluently, responded to the fire and served as an interpreter for the Spanish-speaking residents.

The local chapter of the American Red Cross was called to offer emergency assistance to the displaced victms.victims.

The fire was contained to the attic and brought under control in about 20 minutes.

“City codes will definitely be a part of the investigation,” Aungst said, adding that overcrowding in the 610 side will certainly be addressed.

Mayor Derek Slaughter, acts as an interpreter as he because Spanish and cal talk with the residents (13 residents in total) who lived in the 610 side of the double home spoke late Friday night. PHIL HOLMES/Sun-Gazette

There is nothing suspicious about the fire at this point, but it remains under investigation, the chief added.

South Williamsport, Old Lycoming Township and Montoursville firefighters along with additional manpower from the city responded on the second alarm.

City Fire Chief Sam Aungst directs operations during Friday night's two-alarm firecon First Avenue in Williamsport. PHIL HOLMES/Sun-Gazette

Smoke billows from the attic at 610-612 First Ave., where a fire broke out in the duplex just before 9 p.m. Friday night, displacing a total of 19 residents, Williamsport Bureau of Fire officials said. PHIL HOLMES/Sun-Gazette