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Carbon County forest fire coming too close for comfort

JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A brush fire is sweeping through hundreds of acres near a busy tourist attraction in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County. Finally, there's some good news from the front lines: Firefighters say it's been contained.

But that doesn't mean they're out of trouble just yet, and for the people living nearby, the flames are coming a little too close for comfort.

The brush fire is burning parts of Bear Mountain, from Weisport to Jim Thorpe, spreading over 460 acres quickly Sunday and Monday morning.

Diocese of Scranton reflects on legacy of Pope Francis

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pope Francis' passing has impacted members of the catholic church worldwide, including here in NEPA.

The papacy of Pope Francis touched the hearts of many in the catholic church. Following his passing on Monday morning, the Diocese of Scranton is reflecting on the legacy he left behind.

"He offered so very very much to our church, for which I will always be grateful and I know our people will be," Reverend Joseph C. Bambera from the Diocese of Scranton said.

1 injured in Schuylkill County motorcycle crash

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were called to a motorcycle crash that left one person injured Monday night in Schuylkill County.

Authorities tell 28/22 News the Mahanoy City Fire Department was called to the area of PA State Route 54 and Interstate 81 for a reported motorcycle crash at about 9:45 p.m.

Officials say one person was injured, but could not tell 28/22 News the extent of their injuries or what caused the crash.

University of Scranton reacts after Pope’s death

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