Monday, March 14, 2022

Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire in Pottsville

Fire crews are responding to a working house fire in Pottsville.

Just before 7:45pm, Monday, emergency personnel were called to 431 Mauch Chunk Street, in the city of Pottsville, for a working house fire with possible entrapment.

The first firefighters reported no entrapment and a fire in the rear of the 2nd floor of the home.

The Pottsville Fire Department is responding along with Schuylkill Haven for their RIT.

The bulk of the fire was reported to be out just before 8:00pm.  Overhaul in progress.

UPDATE:  The American Red Cross has been called for 2 displaced people.

More information as it comes available.

Photo by Jocelyn Blum/Skook News