CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – One person died as a result of a fire that broke out Sunday morning at a residence in Venango County.
(Photo by Mark Hutchinson)
The fire occurred around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 25 at 142 Charlton Street in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.
Cornplanter Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Ben Schwab said exploreVenango.com that one person died as a result of the fire, but could not provide the victim’s identity.
Two additional residents and a firefighter were injured in the fire, Schwab said.
“I know one (resident) was admitted to the hospital and the other was released,” he said.
According to Schwab, the home was fully engulfed when units arrived and it took crews more than six hours to bring the fire under control.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The investigation is in the hands of state police, Schwab said.
The house is a total loss.
The American Red Cross was dispatched to assist residents of the home, as well as residents of the neighboring home, which was damaged during the incident.
Rouseville Volunteer Fire Department, Reno Volunteer Fire Department, Seneca Volunteer Fire Department, Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Oil City Fire Department and Community Ambulance attended the scene of the facts
The site was cleared around 12:30 p.m
Franklin-based state police are unable to provide additional information at this time. They are expected to release a report soon.
Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh confirmed the death but declined to release her name pending notification of next of kin.
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