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Breaking News: Working Fire Reported in New Castle Residence, Alarm Escalated

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 09, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 09, 2026 03:34 PM EDT

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January 09, 2026 | New Castle, PA

Emergency responders are tackling a working fire at a two-story home on West Washington Street in New Castle. On scene, units reported heavy smoke venting from the second floor of the property at 1014 W. Washington St. Command escalated the response by calling a general alarm for the active blaze.

Units On Scene of a 2 Story residence w/ smoke showing from the2nd Floor.  Command Request general alarm Working fire.Units On Scene of a 2 Story residence w/ smoke showing from the2nd Floor. Command Request general alarm Working fire.

Fire crews are working to contain the flames. The incident was dispatched at 3:25 p.m. on Jan. 9. Information on injuries or the fire's origin is not available at this time.

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