MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) \u2014 Firefighters from multiple communities responded to a fully involved house fire early Saturday morning on Joyce Street in Moosic, according to officials.<\/p>\n
The fire was reported before dawn on January 3, 2026, after Greenwood firefighters were initially dispatched for a call reporting a fire in a wooded area one street away. Within minutes, crews determined the flames were coming from a residence, and the call was upgraded to a working structure fire.<\/p>\n
When firefighters arrived on scene, they found a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame home completely engulfed in flames. Despite the intensity of the fire, officials said the occupant was able to escape safely, and no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n
Crews worked in frigid conditions, with temperatures hovering around 15 degrees, as they fought the blaze and worked to contain it.<\/p>\n
Several departments assisted at the scene, including the Greenwood Fire Department, Old Forge Fire Department, Excelsior Hose Company No. 2 of Duryea, Avoca Fire Department, Taylor Fire Rescue, and Scranton firefighters.<\/p>\n
The cause of the fire has not been released, and damage to the home was extensive. Fire officials continue to investigate the incident.<\/p>\n
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