Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Fire Damages Home in Frackville

A fire damaged a home in Frackville on Tuesday evening.

Just before 7:00pm, Tuesday evening, emergency personnel were dispatched to 14 North Balliet Street in Frackville for a report of a working house fire.

Fire personnel and police arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the 3rd floor of 16 North Balliet Street.

Firefighters from Frackville, Shenandoah, Englewood, Altamont, and Mahanoy City responded to the scene.

According to Frackville Fire Chief Bill Lindenmuth, firefighters were able to contain the fire to the 3rd Floor.

Both 14 and 16 North Balliet sustained smoke and water damage.

Chief Lindenmuth said the cause was still under investigation.  No injuries were reported.