Fire damaged a duplex in Schuylkill Haven Friday night.
Shortly before 10 p.m. Friday, emergency crews were dispatched to the 200 block of W. Columbia St. in the borough for a working house fire. At the scene, firefighters were met by flames, which were doused quickly. Firefighters at the scene reported heavy smoke inside the structure.
Damaged by flames and smoke were 222 and 224 W. Columbia St.
The fire was marked under control at about 10:30 p.m. but heavy overhaul was required and (as of 10:50 p.m.) firefighters remained on the scene.
Crews from Schuylkill Haven, Orwigsburg, Pottsville, Pine Grove and surrounding areas were called to assist.
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