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Fatal fire in Greene County claims the life of one

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Fatal fire in Greene County claims the life of one

During the late hours of December 23, Beech Creek Township Fire Department was dispatched to a fully engulfed structure fire on Pate Lane in the Solsberry area. Beech Creek was assisted by the Center Township Fire Department, Clay Township Fire Department, Greene County Ambulance Service, Greene County Sheriff’s Department and the Greene County Coroners office. The fire claimed the life of one subject. The fire is under investigation at this time with the State Fire Marshalls Office. The name of the deceased was not released.

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Updated with identity and more details: One found deceased in afternoon fire

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Updated with identity and more details: One found deceased in afternoon fire

Firefighters of Center-Jackson Fire Territory responded to a structure fire in Owensburg on Tuesday afternoon, December 24. One person was found deceased. Few details were released initially as an investigation was ongoing.

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UPDATE: Center-Jackson Fire on scene of hazardous materials incident at Eastern Greene Middle School

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UPDATE: Center-Jackson Fire on scene of hazardous materials incident at Eastern Greene Middle School

UPDATE around 7:45 p.m. = Eastern Greene Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, August 23. Tests are underway to insure air quality. ………. Around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 22, Center-Jackson Fire released the following information: “There has been a hazardous material incident at the Eastern Greene Middle School. Some people have been transported to area hospitals for observation. There are no major injuries at this time. The state Fire Marshall’s office is on scene investigating, along with local fire departments. There is no gas leak in the school. As we have more information available we will update. Please disregard rumors on social media. Can follow Center-Jackson Fire Territory social media for updates on official information.”

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