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5 displaced after fire in Scranton

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5 displaced after fire in Scranton

Emily Vargas

Reporter · Scranton, PA

Emily Vargas, an alumna of Temple University, has spent the last 6 years covering local issues for the Wilkes-Barre Citizen’s Voice. Her passion for storytelling shines through her coverage of community events and grassroots movements in Scranton.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM · 1 min read

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5 displaced after fire in Scranton — Scranton Community news

Flames broke out around 10 a.m. along South Keyser Avenue.

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