Four displaced by Mahanoy fire
MAHANOY CITY – Four people were displaced and a firefighter was injured after a fire here Thursday morning.
Firefighters were called to the 1200 block of East Market Street around 8am for a reported fire.
Crews arrived to find 1220 East Market Street aflame and a second alarm was struck, bringing crews from across northern Schuylkill County to the scene.
Firefighters made quick work of the fire, bringing it under control within about half an hour. Both 1220 and an adjoining home at 1222 were damaged.
Four people were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
One firefighter was injured in the firefight, as well.
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