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Several area fire departments battle blaze at White Haven Pocono Development
Laflin Fire Capt. Andy Shedlock, above, peers out of a White Haven Pocono Development residence after a fire was brought under control Monday afternoon. Bear Creek Fire Capt. Matthew Cienciva said the department was dispatched to the 2-story home at 1304 Promontory Drive around 11:30 a.m. and had the fire extinguished within a half hour. He said all the home’s occupants were safe, but a cat is missing. Cienciva said the fire started in a bedroom, but the cause is under investigation. Bear Creek Township was assisted by fire departments from Laurel Run, Laflin, Plains Township, White Haven and Dennison Township. For additional photos, visit www.timesleader.com.
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Firefighter EMT John Fronzoni of Plains Township Rescue 211 is covered in soot after coming from a house fire in Bear Creek Township Monday afternoon.