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Video from JC Kriesher Fire & Film taken during a fire in two buildings on Carleton Avenue in Hazleton, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County) Wednesday night. Investigators are looking into the possibility the fire was started by fireworks being used near the homes.
Here are excerpts from JC’s post, where you also find his still images:
Over 50 people lined the sidewalks of Carleton Avenue in Hazleton Wednesday night, July 4th, to watch as fire tore through two buildings. Around 11:30 PM, Hazleton City Fire and Medic 26 were dispatched to the 300 Block of Carleton Avenue for a reported house fire.
First responding units advised communications that a header was present as crews raced toward the Heights neighborhood. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy fire consuming the rear of two duplexes at the corner of Carelton and East Court. A nearby SUV was also on fire.
During the night, Hazleton Police Chief Jerry Speziale posted on social media indicating the fire was possibly started by fireworks being set off for the holiday. It is unknown if the fireworks in question were the type that were recently legalized in Pennsylvania. The new fireworks law has been a hot topic for safety among first responders throughout the State.
