WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — Crews from numerous fire departments were called out to a fire in a home on Cortez Road in South Canaan Township near Lake Ariel in Wayne County Tuesday evening.
Tom Prince, an EMT with Cottage Ambulance, said the home exploded, and the structure fell in on itself. One person was inside, who escaped by themselves before crews arrived.
Prince said a dozen departments were called to the scene because of a lack of hydrants in the area.
“The problem with being that it is a holiday, they are volunteer fire departments coming here on their own time, they have previous engagements, with their families, friends.”
The cause of the fire is not known at this time, the fire marshal will investigate.
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