7/27/17
by News Department on 07/27/177 Displaced...
Fire crews were called to a working structure fire just after 9:00pm Wednesday evening.
The fire at 436 East Arch Street, Pottsville, displaced seven people was quickly upgraded to 2nd alarm after the first crews arrived.
None of the occupants were home when the fire broke out and no cause has yet been determined. The home has insurance and had working smoke detectors.
First Assistant Fire Chief Jim Misstishin said the home is not habitable right now and those affected are being assisted by the Tri-County American Red Cross.
The Pottsville police and the fire department are investigating the fire.
