TYRONE, Pa (WTAJ) — One person was killed in a house fire Thursday in Tyrone. Now the fire is under investigation.
The Blair County Coroner’s office confirmed that one person was killed in the blaze but could not provide additional details as they are still investigating the fire. The identity of the person killed has not yet been released.
On Thursday, Fire crews responded to the house fire, located at 180 Bald Eagle Sportsman Road in Synder Township, shortly after 11 a.m.
Bald Eagle Fire Chief Bradley Oswale said when crews arrived on scene the fire was already three-quarters through the house. When firefighters got to the door, they couldn’t go in because of how involved the fire was.
Bald Eagle Fire Department was assisted by the Fire Marshal, Neptune Fire Company, Blazing Arrow Hook And Ladder Fire Company, Columbia Fire Company, Warriors Mark Fire Company, Port Matilda Fire Company and Pine Croft Fire Company.
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