A Monday fire damaged three units an Oak Street residence in North Scranton, displacing 17 people.<\/p>\n
At about 3 p.m., firefighters responded to 123-125 Oak Street for a structure fire. When they arrived, they quickly put out the flames that spanned three units on upper floors of the building.<\/p>\n
Scranton Fire Chief John Judge said the fire itself caused minor to moderate damage, but smoke and water made the building uninhabitable for now.<\/p>\n
Judge said the building is condemned and\u00a0the building owner would be required to bring the structure in compliance with code before residents could move back in.<\/p>\n
One resident of the building was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.\u00a0 A firefighter was also treated for a cut to his hand, Judge said.<\/p>\n
Firefighters remains at the scene for about two hours.<\/p>\n
The roadway near the fire was closed for about an hour while firefighters put out the blaze.<\/p>\n
Judge said the fire was deemed accidental, possibly related to an improperly discarded candle.<\/p>\n
The Red Cross and family members are assisting those displaced by the fire, Judge said.<\/p>\n
Scranton police also responded.<\/p>\n
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