April 21, 2024 at 09:50 EDTPA homepage
JORDAN TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY— One woman is dead after a fatal fire in Lycoming County on Saturday morning.
Pennsylvania State Police say crews from Unityville, Millville, and Lairdsville responded to the 4000 block of State Route 239 just after 9:30 a.m. for a reported structure fire.
When on the scene, first responders said they believed someone was still inside the home but were unable to get inside due to the extent of the fire and the conditions of the home.
State police say a woman in her 70s was found deceased inside the residence.
Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals could not determine the cause of the fire, but it is believed that a wood stove may have contributed to it.
