Around 2:30pm, Friday, fire crews were called to 9 South Railroad Street, Frackville, for a working structure fire.
Police and fire crews were first to arrive and found a woman waiting for help on a front porch roof. Officers were able to use a ladder to get the woman to safety. She was not injured.
The fire was under control and out within a half an hour.
Officials at the scene told Skook News that the fire appeared to have originated in a first floor front room of the home.
Even with high winds, firefighters kept the majority of the fire damage to 9 South Railroad Street which was listed as moderate, 7 South Railrood Street sustained minor damage.
Two adults that live in 9 South Railroad Street are being helped by the American Red Cross.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. A State Police Fire Marshall will be called in to investigate.
