WILKES-BARRE — Firefighters battled a blaze Monday morning on New Hancock Street in Wilkes-Barre, where several residents were displaced from the three-story, multi-unit building that sustained heavy damage.
Firefighters and equipment responded from Wilkes-Barre City, Plains Township and Kingston. The building is at the corner of New Hancock and Hamilton streets.
Wilkes-Barre City Fire Chief Jay Delaney told our news-gathering partners at WBRE/WYOU-TV that, upon initial contact, firefighters were able to rescue five people and a dog before proceeding to rescue more individuals on the third floor of the multi-apartment residence.
In all, 11 people have been displaced; nine adults and two children. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross was called in to assist those displaced, according to WBRE/WYOU-TV.
It has not yet been determined what caused the fire.