NORTHUMBERLAND – One person was displaced from their home after a fire on Strawbridge Road in Northumberland Sunday. Northumberland Fire Chief Brian Crebs said the fire caused minor to moderate damage to the ranch style home at 730 Strawbridge Road. Crebs says the fire was in the Brennan family home, it was an electrical problem that started the fire. He said was in a bathroom around 4:50 p.m. and spread into the attic. Damage was mainly contained to the attic and roof.
Volunteer firefighters from Northumberland, Point Township, Sunbury and Shamokin Dam responded. The homeowner has not been identified and is staying with a relative. (Ali Stevens)