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Firefighters battle flames at vacant house in West Pittston

Police say the fire on Foundry Street is suspicious.

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Crews from several departments were called to a fire at a vacant home on Foundry Street in West Pittston Friday night. 

West Pittston, Avoca, and Exeter firefighters responded around 9:20pm. When they arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. 

Officials said there were no injuries, but the attic and floor collapsed. The home is a total loss.  Siding on a home next door was also damaged. 

Wyoming Area Regional Police told Newswatch 16 the cause of the fire is suspicious. The State Police Fire Marshal was called to investigate.  

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