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Fire forces 12 from their homes in Wilkes-Barre

Flames broke out at the house along Regent Street in the city just after 4:30 a.m. Monday.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A dozen people were forced from their homes after an early-morning fire in Wilkes-Barre. 

Flames broke out at a double-block home along Regent Street just after 4:30 a.m. Monday. 

Two families were home at the time. Everyone made it out safely.

According to the fire chief, the second and third floors were damaged by the flames.

The Red Cross was called in to help.

There is no word yet about what caused this fire in Wilkes-Barre.

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