Quakertown House Fire That Killed Father, 2 Sons On Christmas Started Near Family's Christmas Tree

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- We are learning more about a deadly Christmas morning house fire in Quakertown. Authorities say the fire started in the home's living room, near the Christmas tree.

The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. on Essex Court.

Forty-one-year-old Eric King and his two young sons -- Liam and Patrick -- were killed.

The mother and a third son are being treated for burns and smoke inhalation.

A GoFundMe page set up by a family friend raised more than $600,000.

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