Kitchen Fire Leaves Three Dead in PA Home

Dec. 30, 2021
A woman and two teenagers were killed in a New Castle house fire that officials say started in the kitchen and filled the home with smoke.

Fire officials said three people died in an early morning New Castle house fire Wednesday.

Crews were called to the home about 5:30 a.m. and found two victims shortly after they began searching the structure, officials told WKBN.com.

A woman and her 17-year-old daughter died, along with a 18-year-old friend. 

The woman's son was away at a sleepover.

New Castle Fire Chief Michael Kobbe said the fire likely started in the kitchen.