January 6, 2025 at 08:56 ESTPA homepage
MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person remains in the hospital following a weekend fire at a nursing home in Northumberland County.
State police say the fire broke out in a hallway at Mount Carmel Senior Living Community Saturday morning.
20 people, including 5 first responders, were taken to the hospital for breathing in smoke.All but one staff member were treated and released.
12 residents who couldn't return are now receiving care at another facility.
The nursing and rehab section was not damaged, but the fire did destroy the senior living section.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
