HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania recorded the highest number of fatal house fires in the nation last year, according to data reported by PennLive. The US Fire Administration lists 152 fire-related deaths statewide, more than any other state.
Fire officials tell PennLive electrical problems, lithium-ion batteries, and heating equipment were leading causes of deadly fires. They also cite modern home construction, synthetic materials, and open floor plans that allow fires to spread faster…