Flames envelope Kulpmont homes in second fire of week; at least 10 displaced
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL - The charred remains of homes on Scott Street in Kulpmont are seen on Dec. 13, 2025.
KULPMONT – The second fire in a week wrecked a block in this Northumberland County community Saturday morning.
Fire crews were called to the 1300 block of Scott Street in Kulpmont around 9am for a reported structure fire.
Multiple homes were found aflame with thick, black smoke billowing into the skies.
DON SCICCHITANO / SPECIAL TO SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – Flames envelope multiple homes on Scott Street in Kulpmont on Dec. 13, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – The aftermath of Saturday’s fire on Scott Street in Kulpmont. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – Firefighters remain at the scene Saturday afternoon. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – The aftermath of Saturday’s fire on Scott Street in Kulpmont.
Eventually, crews from all across Northumberland County and four neighboring counties — Schuylkill, Columbia, Montour, and Snyder — were called to assist, including firefighters from Girardville and Mahanoy City.
At least five homes were destroyed in the blaze, displacing at least ten people, according to the Shamokin News-Item.
All residents made it out safely.
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