One man died and two other people were hospitalized after an early morning house fire Wednesday in Shavertown, Kingston Twp., marking the third fatal residential blaze in Luzerne County in less than a week.
Emergency crews were dispatched around 5 a.m. to a home on North Pioneer Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters reported that people were trapped inside the burning residence.
Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes said an adult male was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released his identity as they work to notify family members.
Two other occupants who were trapped inside the home were rescued and transported to a hospital. Their conditions have not been released.
A firefighter also suffered minor injuries while battling the blaze.
The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.
Third fatal fire in county in recent days
Wednesday's Shavertown blaze is the third fatal house fire in Luzerne County in recent days.
On Saturday, 15-year-old Connor Vest was killed in a house fire on Bennett Street in Luzerne Borough. Three other family members were injured in that blaze.
Two fundraisers — one on GoFundMe and another by 570 Apparel — have been set up for Connor's family.
Then on Tuesday, 51-year-old Carmelo Millan died in a fire at his home behind 40 Church St. in Plymouth Borough.
Fernandes later said Millan intentionally set the fire that claimed his life.
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