Four Kids Among Five Killed in House Fire in Franklin Township, PA
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Four children and one adult died in a house fire Tuesday night in Carbon County.
Firefighters were called about 11:40 p.m. to Willow Street in Franklin Township for a report of a fire, according to a state police news release. When first responders arrived, the first floor and rear of the second floor were fully engulfed in flames, the release states.
All five victims were found dead in the home. The Carbon County Coroner’s office said a woman, a girl and three boys were killed. Autopsies are scheduled for Thursday. The coroner’s office said their identities are being withheld to allow time for their family to mourn.
Lehighton Area School District superintendent Jason Moser said in a statement that it is believed that the children were a kindergartener, first grader and ninth grader. There will be dedicated spaces in their buildings for any children who need to speak with professionals to get emotional support, according to the statement.
“There are no words available to express how deeply sad this is for everybody,” Moser said.
Moser said the district is working with local entities to provide additional professionals to be in the school buildings.
“Tragedies like this are incredibly difficult and felt very deeply throughout the entire community,” Moser continued. “It is at times like this that we as a community need to be caring and thoughtful about how each other may suffer from the impact of this loss. These are also the times when strong communities, such as the Lehighton Area School District, closely come together to positively support one another.”
Nearby St. Peter’s Community Resource Center said it would serve as a collection point for donations to support remaining family and others who lived in the home.
State police are investigating the blaze.
The fire comes just days after a blaze left five people dead at a house in Lebanon County on Sunday.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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