Woman Dies In West Newton Senior Complex Fire

December 31, 2022 4:07 am

WEST NEWTON, Pa. — (WPXI) – One person has died after a fire at a senior apartment complex in West Newton on Thursday night. According to Westmoreland County 911, emergency crews were called to Filburn Manor on North Water Street at 7:04 p.m. Fire Chief Craig Sanner said the fire was contained to one unit on the 11th floor. The victim identified as 76 year old Joyce Marinos. The building was evacuated due to the fire. At this time, no other injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.