Father: Fire kills four in Shickshinny

Last updated: February 2, 2022 - 6:01pm


Firefighters from across Lower Luzerne and Columbia County battle this house fire at 50 Furnace St. in Shickshinny Wednesday morning. Neighbors reported four people died in the fire.

SHICKSHINNY — Four people died in a fire Wednesday morning here.

Michael Shoemaker Sr. said his wife, Georgette; mother-in-law, Jean...


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