NEW CASTLE —
The cause of a house fire on Sunny Avenue in Union Township is under investigation.
The Tuesday night blaze at 1304 Sunny Ave. was confined to the kitchen of the vacant house, according to Union Township Fire Chief Steve Stasko.
He said the state police fire marshal and township police are investigating.
Firefighters received the call around 9:30 p.m. Stasko said it “was a quick knockdown.” The South New Castle Fire Department assisted.
The two-story brick house is owned by King Zub Properties LP.
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Union Township fire under investigation
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