WH home burns

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Fire crews were called to 408 Buffalo Street in White Haven around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. Two people at home at the time got out safely.

The fire was just up the street and across from the White Haven Fire Volunteer Company station, who rolled out to begin the firefight. Freeland Fire Company arrived with their ladder truck and a large crew. More mutual aid companies arrived. The response held the fire to the one structure, which was less than 20 feet from the next home over.

The home is a total loss. The family is safe with other local family members.

An electrical fire in the basement is believed to be the cause, as there was heavy fire in the basement.

See FIRE, page 3

Photos and story by Seth

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The extensive upgrade to the south access into the Lehigh Gorge State Park has finally opened. The fences came down on Friday, and people can now walk and bike the trail under the railroad overpass all the way to Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Allentown and beyond.

Tuesday, mid-day, when these photos were taken, there were walkers with dogs, people hiking, and fishermen at the river.

At left is the newly constructed bridge over Linesville Creek. This Sunday, White Haven will be the start point for a runners’ marathon to Jim Thorpe, where the competitors will arrive by train, then race back down the Lehigh Gorge Trail. The Journal-Herald will feature more photos in the coming weeks.