Fatal fire under investigation
FAIRVIEW TWP. - Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis said Thursday that investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire that led to the death of Tracey Zero, 44, of Fairview Twp.
Ms. Salavantis said Thursday the investigation is continuing and she is awaiting the results of tests. She said she plans to hold a news conference next week.
Mrs. Zero was pronounced dead at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Regional Burn Center in Allentown after a fire that broke out at her home at 319 Pine Lane in the Glen Summit area about 7:45 a.m.
Her husband, Chris Zero, also was flown to the Lehigh Valley Hospital Regional Burn Center, where he listed in stable condition Thursday.