One confirmed dead in Thompson Twp. fire

Julia Priest
·1 min read

THOMPSON TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials confirm one person was confirmed dead after a fire broke out in Thompson Township.

Thompson Hose Company President Bob Conklin confirmed with 28/22 News that fire crews were called to a third alarm fully involved structure fire on the 20000 block of State Route 171 in Thompson Township, Susquehanna County.

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Pennsylvania State Police and the county coroner were confirmed to be on scene and one person was confirmed dead, President Conklin told 28/22 News.

An investigation is underway into the incident and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined, according to Conklin.

This is a developing story and 28/22 News will provide updates as information is made available.

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