MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A fire that broke out at a residence in Moosic and left a dog and two cats dead has been ruled accidental in nature.
Firefighters responded to a residence in the 600 block of 6th St. in Moosic Monday afternoon.
No people were inside at the time of the incident, however, a dog and two cats died in the fire.
An investigation by the state police fire marshal unit ruled the fire accidental. It was discovered that a knob on the gas stove was turned on, which ignited flammable material on the stove.
It is believed that the family’s dog may have accidentally turned the knob when putting its paws on the front of the stove.