Aftermath of flames that consumed this garage building in Blossburg Borough. Image provided to FNN by Lonny Frost © April 8, 2024. More photos at Photography Stuff

FNN Article & Images © Monday, April 8, 2024.

BLOSSBURG, PA – A quick-moving fire destroyed a two-story building with a garage on the top floor at 325 Granger Street in Blossburg, PA early Monday morning, April 8, 2024.

Flames from the garage could be seen from the Route 15 Highway.

Blossburg fire personnel were rapidly on the scene and confirmed that the garage was fully involved shortly after 3:35 AM. By 3:37 AM a second alarm was issued.

Fire crews from Blossburg, Lawrenceville, Liberty, Mansfield, and Wellsboro all responded to the scene.

Several nearby neighbors came out to see what was going on as fire units arrived on the scene.

Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two hours as temperatures hung around 29.

Early reports indicated that everyone was out of the home which sat next to the burning garage. There were also no injuries reported to the family or fire personnel on scene.

The Fire Marshal out of Lycoming County was requested around 4:45 AM. He will be investigating the cause of the fire later today.

The fire was reported out around 5:31 AM, approximately two hours after crews arrived on scene.

The homeowner was listed in public records as Kimberly Schoonover.

Great job by all departments and EMS crews that assisted at the scene.