Crews battle blaze at 1800s home in Fairview Township

Fire crews in Luzerne County spent hours battling a stubborn house fire Sunday in the Mountaintop area.

According to reports, the blaze broke out shortly after noon at a home along Oak Lane in Fairview Township. The homeowner told authorities she and her family were in the process of renovating the historic property, which dates back to the 1800s.

Firefighters from Wright Township said the flames spread into the walls, making it difficult to extinguish and requiring several hours of work before the fire was fully under control…

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