Scranton, PA (June 10, 2026) – Three people were hospitalized on Tuesday evening, June 9, after a residential fire on Price Street in Scranton.
The fire was reported just before 9:45 p.m. in the 1700 block of Price Street. Emergency units were called to a three-unit residential rental structure.
The report said one unit in the building was condemned after the fire. One person was displaced and received help after the fire. That person also had minor burns and was brought to a hospital. Two people in a neighboring unit were also sent to a hospital for smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire was not known in the initial report. Early details said the flames were believed to have started in the kitchen. The fire remains under review as more details are confirmed.
We hope everyone hurt receives the care and support they need.
Kitchen Fires in Rental Homes Affect Nearby Units
Kitchen fires can spread smoke quickly through a home, even when flames stay close to where the fire started. In rental buildings with multiple units, smoke may move into neighboring spaces and affect people who were not in the room where the fire began.
Minor burns and smoke inhalation both require medical attention because symptoms may change after the first emergency response. Breathing problems, coughing, and irritation may continue even after a person leaves the building.
A fire can also leave part of a home unsafe for residents. When a unit is condemned, people may need temporary housing while repairs and inspections are handled. Early reports usually focus on injuries, displacement, and the part of the building most affected.
