Fire displaces two in West Pittston
WEST PITTSTON - Firefighters from several companies battled a blaze that destroyed a borough home Sunday night, leaving two people and their pets homeless.
Joe and Joanne Castellino had lived in the two-story, 100-year-old home at 100 Exeter Ave. for about 40 years, said Joe's brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Diane Castellino. The building also housed Joe's extensive antiques collection and the couple's two cats and dog.
The Castellinos had recently finished repairing the damage from Tropical Storm Lee, which flooded the first floor of the home.
Sunday's fire appeared to have started around 7 p.m. in the carport, said West Pittston Fire Chief John Janczewski. Two cars next to the home were burned out. A house next door appeared to have smoke damage.
The house is a complete loss, said Chief Janczewski, who did not know how it started. A fire marshal is to inspect the scene today.