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News Breaking News Firefighters Battle Scranton House Fire, Search for Three Missing

Firefighters Battle Scranton House Fire, Search for Three Missing

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March 23, 2026 | Scranton, PA

Firefighters are responding to a working fire with possible entrapment at a two-and-a-half-story single-family home on Balau Avenue. Emergency crews arrived to find heavy flames on one side of the structure. Firefighters are deploying hoses to fight the blaze, while additional support has been called in. Rescue teams are searching the building after reports that three people may be trapped inside.

Services On Scene 2 1/2 Story Single Family Dwelling Heavy fire C-Side of structure. Cos stretching lines. SRN Activated. Rescue to complete search Report of 3 People possibly inside.Firefighters Battle Scranton House Fire, Search for Three Missing

The incident was reported on March 23 at approximately 7:34 a.m.

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