A home in Gilberton was destroyed by fire on Saturday morning.
Just after 10:30am, emergency personnel were dispatched to 32 Draper Street, in the Longrow Section of Gilberton for a house fire.
Frackville Police were the first on scene and found heavy fire climbing the outer wall of the side of the home and a working fire was dispatched.
Fire units from Frackville, Mahanoy City, Gilberton, and Shenandoah responded to the scene and had the fire under control and began overhaul within an hour. Crews remained on scene checking for hotspots and overhaul.
A State Police Fire Marshal was called to the scene along with the American Red Cross to aid the victims.
More details as they become available.
