Firefighters battled a raging blaze that damaged three homes in Minersville on Wednesday morning.
Emergency crews were dispatched just before 11:00 a.m. to the area of 114 North 4th Street for a reported house fire.
Upon arrival, first responders reported heavy fire showing from the second floor of 116 North 4th Street. The flames quickly spread, affecting three adjoining homes at 114, 116, and 118 North 4th Street.
Firefighters from Minersville and surrounding communities worked for more than an hour to bring the fire under control as heavy smoke and flames poured from the structures. The blaze was reported under control at approximately 12:15 p.m.
The fire struck multiple alarms calling in additional manpower.
Despite the extent of the fire, all occupants were reported to have safely escaped the homes.
A Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal was already on scene Wednesday afternoon and has begun an investigation into the cause of the fire.
Early reports from the scene indicated that one of the affected homes may belong to Minersville Mayor Sean Palmer.
Additional details, including the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage, were not immediately available.
Skook News will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Photos by Todd Bernhard / Skook News
