BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home is believed to be a total loss after a Monday afternoon fire, according to the Bear Creek Township Fire Department.
Jim Serafin, Second Assistant Chief of the Bear Creek Township Fire Department, stated that crews were called to the 200 block of Twin Brook Road for a reported structure fire around 1:30 p.m.
Officials say that the home was fully involved when they arrived on-scene, with fire coming through the roof.
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Serafin revealed that the fire started on the right side of the house near the garage, and it did not take long before the home was engulfed.
Authorities say that a family of three has been displaced at this time and will be staying with another family with no other injuries during the fire.
A couple of pets passed away in the fire as well, according to Serafin.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
