A Tuesday afternoon fire at an apartment building in West Hazleton has left 11 people looking for a place to stay. Emergency crews were called to the scene along Allen Street at approximately 3 p.m. to find flames coming from the structure. According to fire officials, the blaze originated on a second-floor balcony before spreading, prompting a rapid response to ensure all residents could evacuate safely.
While the fire caused significant disruption for the building's occupants, authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported among the residents or the responding firefighters. Crews were able to successfully rescue a pet cat from the burning building. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this time, and the investigation into the incident is currently being handled by officials in Luzerne County.
