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| Photo Courtesy of JC Kriesher / Fire & Film |
Around midnight, emergency personnel were called to a house fire at 1971 West Howard Avenue, Pottsville.
As the first crews arrived, they found heavy fire in the front of the home and learned a woman was trapped on second floor.
Crews were able to rescue the woman, but it was reported that she later died from her injuries at the hospital.
A dog also died in the fire.
A second alarm was dispatched bringing additional units into the city to be on stand by.
Crews were at the scene most of the night.
The American Red Cross is assisting 7 after the fire.
More information when it's available.