HUNTER SMITH/THE EXPRESS Firefighters from the City of Lock Haven work a fire at 623 E. Main St., Lock Haven.

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Firefighters are scene entering from the rear of 623 E. Main St., Lock Haven.

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Firefighters were on the scene Wednesday of a significant house fire at 623 E. Main St., Lock Haven. The call went out at about 4:16 p.m. With high winds, the blaze has posed a threat to nearby homes, causing the evacuation of residents while crews battle the blaze. According to reporters on scene, firefighters were seen entering nearby homes and residents were waiting outside their homes. Those traveling in the area of East Main Street near the William T. Piper Memorial Airport were encouraged to avoid the 600 Block of East Main Street and take alternate routes, as the blaze required an emergency street closure to fight. The Express will provide updated information as it becomes available.