FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Franklin County 911 Dispatch officials confirm that one person has been found dead in a structure fire that started on Dec. 19.
Emergency crews were called to 79 Brumbaugh Avenue in Chambersburg at 10:40 p.m. Monday when a patrolling officer noticed smoke and alerted emergency responders to a house fire.
Following a tip from neighbors that there may be someone trapped inside, firefighters located one deceased victim, 70-year-old Gary L. Stevens Sr., in a bedroom just before 11 p.m.
The fire was marked under control at 11:10 p.m., according to the Chambersburg Fire Department.
Two firefighters were injured during search operations and treated at the scene.
The scene was still active early Tuesday morning, but Franklin County Dispatch confirmed the scene was cleared as of 4:25 a.m.
Officials estimate that the fire caused at least $200,000 worth of damages.
Company 1 Chambersburg is investigating the cause of the fire.
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