SHAMOKIN — The News Item is reporting… Firefighters in Shamokin stopped a two-alarm house fire morning before it could spread to more row homes. Deputy Fire Chief Bruce Rogers says that they made a good stop. Crews were dispatched to North Seventh Street around 7:30am and quickly called for additional manpower.
He said firefighters established a water supply within nine minutes and controlled the fire in about 20 minutes. Police evacuated nearby residents, while crews contained most damage to the original home. One firefighter suffered a minor cut and was treated at the scene. The fire started in the kitchen and is under investigation.
