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Man displaced after Roaring Creek Township fire

ROARING CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Columbia County man is displaced after a fire broke out in Roaring Creek Township Sunday afternoon.

Shortly after 4:30 p.m., the Fire Chief of Valley Chemical Fire Company, Mark Sharrow, told 28/22 News crews were called to the 1800 block of Old Reading Road in Roaring Creek Township for a reported structure fire.

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Chief Sharrow explained that a generator sparked the fire which spread from the summer kitchen to the main house.

Fighting back one pink pierogi at a time

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The community is rallying behind a local woman battling breast cancer one pink pierogi at a time.

More than 200 dozen pink pierogies were sold Saturday in Berwick to benefit Kim Nespoli and her family.

Nespoli was diagnosed with breast cancer eight years ago and beat the disease only for it to come back and spread.

All of the proceeds will be going towards her medical bills. The pierogies were made by Mom and Pop's Pierogies in Wilkes-Barre.

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Six displaced after house fire in Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Six people have been displaced after an early Saturday morning house fire in Lackawanna County.

According to Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety, a call came in around 5:00 a.m. for a reported structure fire at 820 Capouse Avenue.

Crews say when they got on-scene, flames were shooting from the roof, but was contained and wrapped up within the hour.

Fire marshal investigating auction house fire in Columbia County

Fire marshal investigating auction house fire in Columbia County

ORANGEVILLE, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire broke out at an action house barn in Columbia County Friday night.

Route 487 was shut down in the area of Charmund Road, but has since been reopened as crews battled the fire according to the Orangeville Community Fire Company.

According to the Columbia County Communications Center, a call came in around 9:42 p.m. about a barn fire on the unit block of Charmund Drive.

Home declared total loss after Columbia County fire

BRIAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home has been declared a total loss after a fire in Columbia County.

The fire started around 9:00 a.m. Monday morning in Briar Creek Township.

Officials say the home is considered a total loss and no one was injured during the fire.

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One man lived at the home and the Red Cross will be helping him out.

Several crews responded to battle the flames and the cause remains under investigation

Annual winter fest takes place in Columbia County

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The holiday spirit is alive and well in Bloomsburg thanks to another shopping experience.

A big crowd turned out today to the fairgrounds for the fun that is Bloomsburg winter fest.

Hundreds of vendors filled the fair buildings to sell Christmas crafts and decorations, delicious treats, and even adult beverages.

Live entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and a visit from Santa made winter fest complete.

The event brings together the community, and even those who are new in town.

Runners hit the road in annual Run for the Diamonds in Berwick

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An icy prize was at the end of an annual tradition in Columbia County Thursday morning.

The 115th Run for the Diamonds Race is one that goes strong every year, and this Thanksgiving was no different.

Runners made their way on Market Street in Berwick Thursday to try and win some bling.

The Annual Thanksgiving Day Run for the Diamonds Race started over a century ago as a way to incorporate a unique and valuable prize into a local running event.

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