7/30/18
by News Department on 07/30/18Pottsville fire under investigation...
The cause of a fire that severely damaged two homes in Pottsville on Saturday night remains under investigation.
According to the Republican Herald, the fire was reported at 7:12 p.m. and is believed to have started on the second floor of a home at 326 E. Norwegian St. that was occupied by three people.
From there, the fire spread to 328 E. Norwegian St. where an additional 12 people resided.
None of the occupants were hurt but one firefighter was taken to a local hospital for treatment of heat exhaustion.
Those displaced by the fire were assisted by the American Red Cross Tri-County Chapter.
Although officials believe the fire started on the second floor of 326 E. Norwegian, exactly how remains under investigation.
