Wiring Blamed For Fire That Leaves 3 Homeless In Shamokin
A second alarm was immediately called in to summon more help, but, just 20 minutes later, the fire had been knocked down.
"It was a great stop during daytime hours," said
City fire investigator
"We are looking at the wiring leading to a ceiling light fixture," Siko said.
Occupants in disbelief
Three people were left homeless by the blaze at 504 N. Spurzheim, which was reported at approximately
It gutted the apartment rented by
When Weaver arrived, he could do nothing but watch the firefighters. When Tanner arrived, he pulled his wool hat over his eyes and cursed as he slumped against a wall in disbelief.
A first floor apartment,
Weaver and Tanner were being assisted by the
Owner insured
"You have to try to do what's right for them," Costello said.
Siko said Weaver and Tanner are staying with family and friends.
Dog bite; dog missing
There was a report of one injury at the fire scene, according to Siko. A passerby,
Yabroski reported to The News-Item that his dog Bear-Bear ran away from his apartment and is lost. Bear-Bear is a black, long- haired dog with a patch of white under his neck. If anyone sees him, they are asked to contact Yabroski's son at 570-847-1060.
Zimmerman reported fire crews from
Third in 17 days
Wednesday's fire was the third fire prompting at least a second alarm in the last 17 days in the
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