Glen Rock | Authorities say two women died after they apparently re-entered a burning Pennsylvania home to rescue a pet cat.

A third woman is hospitalised in critical condition with burns to the face and arms. WGAL-TV reports she had to be physically stopped by police from re-entering the building to try to save the others.

The York County Coroner tells WHTM-TV the two women were found in the basement.

The cat also died.