House Fire on Railroad Street Causes Over $75K in Damage, Displaces Residents

Jacob Deemer

Jacob Deemer

Published March 31, 2023 5:50 am
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FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Several fire companies responded to a residence full-engulfed in flames in Franklin on Thursday evening.

(Photos by Eight One Four Photography.)

According to the Franklin Fire Department, units were dispatched to a structural house fire at 1216 Railroad Street in Franklin, Venango County, at 7:49 p.m. on Thursday, March 30.

Upon the arrival of the first unit at 7:52 p.m., there was heavy black smoke coming from the first floor. An aggressive interior attack was initiated, and the fire was under control at 8:15 p.m.

The construction type of the house allowed the fire to travel throughout the house.