Wednesday, March 26, 2014

4 Homes Damaged By Fire In Pottsville, Firefighters Injured

 Around 9pm, Wednesday evening, crews were called to 734 Schuylkill Ave. in Pottsville on a working structure fire.



WNEP is reporting that 4 homes were damaged in the fire and 3 of the 4 were vacant.  They are also reporting that some firefighters were injured fighting the blaze.  No word on the extent of the injuries but they are not life threatening.

UPDATED:  The Republican Herald reported 2 injured firefighters.

The fire was reported under control a little more than an hour after firefighters arrived.

Photos courtesy of Stacia Scheitrum