ELDRED TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Area firefighters responded to a blaze late Thursday morning at a residence in Eldred Township, Jefferson County.
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According to a representative of Jefferson County 911, the call came in at 10:56 a.m.
It was reported that the structure located at 9285 Route 949 was totally engulfed in flames.
Chief David Smith of the Sigel Volunteer Fire Department, told exploreJeffersonpa.com, “The homeowners were home. They were in the residence at the time of the fire, and they were totally unaware that they had a fire situation.”
The homeowners were able to exit the house safely once they became aware of the fire.
Chief Smith said the homeowners were planning to stay with family members who live nearby.
The following fire companies assisted at the scene:
– Brookville Fire Company
– Corsica Volunteer Fire Company
– DuBois Fire Company
– Farmington Township Volunteer Fire Department
– Pine Creek Volunteer Fire Department
– Sigel Volunteer Fire Company Ward 2, Millstone Township, Station 14
– Summerville Volunteer Fire Department
– Warsaw Township Fire Company
– Marienville Volunteer Fire Company
