Twilight Borough Fire Under Investigation

February 14, 2020 12:53 pm

State Police are investigating the cause of a fire on January 31st in Twilight Borough that destroyed a home owned by 79-year-old Keith Barber of Charleroi. Troopers say the fire was discovered by a passing motorist on Interstate 70 who called 911. The building was vacant and firefighters had to force their way in to fight the fire. Police say they believe the fire began in the rear of the home in a small utility room where the oil furnace and washer and dryer were located. Anyone with information is asked to call the state police at 724-439-7111. Police say the damage to the home is estimated at over three-hundred-thousand-dollars.