MEDFORD, N.J. - Five people have been hospitalized as a heavy fire broke out overnight in Burlington County.
Officials say the fire broke out around 2:30 a.m on the 100 block of Hickory Lane in Medford, N.J. At one point, witness account says there was an explosion at the property.
Four of the victims were taken to a local hospital while one victim was taken to Thomas Jefferson Hospital. While in route to the fire, officials say the fire was upgraded.
The fire is currently under investigation. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter.