Early Morning Blaze
Fire severely damages unoccupied house in Woodward Township
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LOCK HAVEN -- A fire early Wednesday morning caused severe damage to an unoccupied house in Woodward Township.
Local attorney Fred Lingle, owner of the property at 6 Riverside Terrace, said he believes the fire started in the kitchen area and spread into the garage and other parts of the house.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by a state police fire marshal, Lingle said, adding that he has insurance.
Lingle, who lives next door, said nobody lives in the house, which is partially furnished and some tools and other items are stored there. He said he also uses the property for parking vehicles.
The fire was called in at 1:58 a.m. and firefighters from about a dozen local companies remained at the scene until 6:24 a.m.
Fire companies responding were Dunnstown, Lock Haven Hand-in-Hand, Citizens Hose Lock Haven, Nittany Valley, Lock Haven Hope Hose, Avis, Goodwill Hose in Flemington, Jersey Shore Citizens Hose, Beech Creek/Blanchard, Castanea, Milesburg Citizens and Woolrich.
Also responding were Lock Haven EMS, Goodwill EMS and Jersey Shore EMS.
Woodward Township Fire Chief Justin Baker did not return calls for more information on the blaze. Attempts to reach other firefighters were unsuccessful.