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Lewistown fire claims the life of 1 person

Fire officials said multiple people were rescued from the deadly fire on Thursday.
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LEWISTOWN, Pa. — The Mifflin County Coroner confirmed that one person has died as a result of an early morning apartment fire on Thanksgiving.

The victim, later identified as 49-year-old Shawna Snyder, succumbed to her injuries during the fire at the Kish Apartments on the 100 block of South Main Street.

Fire officials stated that multiple people were rescued from the fatal fire.

Units are operating the scene of a 3rd Alarm Building Fire at Kish Apartments. The Fire has been contained with multiple victim rescues in progress. Please avoid the area!

Posted by Lewistown Fire Department on Thursday, November 23, 2023

 At this time, autopsy results of the victim are still pending.

Credit: City Hook & Ladder #14 - Lewistown, PA

The cause of the fire is still actively under investigation.

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