The Scranton Fire Department escalated it to a third-alarm fire due to its severity, drawing in first responders from surrounding communities, including the Dunmore Fire Department.<\/p>\n
City firefighters continued working to extinguish the flames late Wednesday morning, with off-duty members called in to respond to other emergencies, Scott said.<\/p>\n
More than 20 residents were displaced, he said.<\/p>\n
The American Red Cross opened an emergency shelter at the West Scranton High School to assist displaced residents, including providing food, shelter, relief supplies and emotional support, according to a press release from the Red Cross.<\/p>\n
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