Centre Daily Times Logo

Chester Hill family loses home to fire | Centre Daily Times

×
  • E-edition
  • Home
    • Customer Service
    • Mobile & Apps
    • Archives
    • Contact Us
    • Plus
    • eEdition
    • Newsletters
    • Subscribe
    • About Us
    • Local
    • Penn State
    • Sandusky Scandal
    • Communities
    • Crime
    • Business
    • Education
    • Politics
    • Public Records
    • State
    • Nation/World
    • Weird News
    • Sports
    • College
    • Golf
    • High School
    • MLB
    • Motorsports
    • NFL
    • NHL
    • Outdoors
    • Penn State
    • State College Spikes
    • Politics
    • Elections
    • PSU Sports
    • PSU Football
    • PSU Basketball
    • PSU Baseball
    • PSU Hockey
    • PSU Soccer
    • PSU Volleyball
    • PSU Wrestling
    • Nittany Lines Blog
  • Penn State Football
    • Living
    • Announcements
    • Family Pages
    • Eat, Play, Live
    • Home & Garden
    • Entertainment
    • Weekender
    • Comics
    • Games & Puzzles
    • Celebrities
    • Horoscopes
    • Movie News & Reviews
    • Music
    • TV
    • Opinion
    • Editorial Cartoons
    • Submit a Letter
  • Obituaries

  • Classifieds
  • Jobs
  • Cars
  • Homes
  • Place An Ad
  • Mobile & Apps

News

Chester Hill family loses home to fire

By Matt Carroll - mcarroll@centredaily.com

    ORDER REPRINT →

January 08, 2014 06:55 PM

A family in Chester Hill, just outside Philipsburg in Clearfield County, lost its home late Tuesday to a structure fire that destroyed the residence and injured two firefighters.

Chester Hill Fire Chief Ryan Haggans said that the two-story home at 306 Laura St., owned by Kelly Descavish, was a total loss.

Haggans said two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling the fire — one complained of chest pains and the other a cut. The firefighters were taken for treatment, but had both been discharged by Wednesday.

The fire was reported at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

SIGN UP

Sign Up and Save

Get six months of free digital access to the Centre Daily Times

SUBSCRIBE WITH GOOGLE

#ReadLocal

Haggans said three people were home when the fire began, but were able to safely escape and call authorities.

The fire had a head start on emergency responders, and was “pretty well-involved when we arrived,” Haggans said.

The frigid weather that has gripped the area for several days caused problems for firefighters at the scene.

Haggans said crews encountered frozen fire hydrants near the home. Other close-by hydrants were used to fight the blaze.

Haggans, who returned to the home Wednesday to assist with an investigation, said the blaze was caused by a furnace malfunction. He said the fire was ruled accidental.

The Red Cross is assisting the Descavish family. Haggans said they were staying with other family members Wednesday.

The Hope and Reliance fire companies in Philipsburg and several from Clearfield County assisted at the scene.

  Comments  

Videos

Snow has covered roads across the county

Crews clear runways as snow causes delays at Pittsburgh airport

View More Video

Trending Stories

Former 5-star wide receiver George Campbell transfers to Penn State

February 20, 2019 02:53 PM

Centre County to be hit with another ‘wintry mix.’ Here’s what it could mean for your commute

February 19, 2019 12:26 PM

Here’s what’s closed Wednesday as Centre County gets hit with more winter weather

February 20, 2019 05:40 AM

Penn State student charged in fatal crash is bound over for trial

February 20, 2019 03:37 PM

A Centre County bridge is closed until further notice. Here’s why

February 20, 2019 04:00 PM

things to do

Read Next

Teen fell 50 feet from Texas bridge while taking a selfie. How doctors say he survived

National

Teen fell 50 feet from Texas bridge while taking a selfie. How doctors say he survived

By Matthew Martinez

    ORDER REPRINT →

February 21, 2019 08:54 AM

Triston Bailey, 18, from Mansfield, Texas, fell 50 feet from the Margaret McDermott Bridge in Dallas while taking a selfie and is warning people not to do the same. Doctors say it is a miracle that he survived.

KEEP READING

Sign Up and Save

#ReadLocal

Get six months of free digital access to the Centre Daily Times

SUBSCRIBE WITH GOOGLE

MORE NEWS

Pope demands bishops act now on abuse; victims speak of pain

Nation & World

Pope demands bishops act now on abuse; victims speak of pain

February 21, 2019 07:51 AM
The Latest: ‘Empire’ actor turns self in to face charge

Celebrities

The Latest: ‘Empire’ actor turns self in to face charge

February 21, 2019 07:04 AM

Nation & World

Death toll from Pakistan flash floods, rains rises to 26

February 21, 2019 05:14 AM
With Zion injured, No. 8 UNC routs No. 1 Duke 88-72

Nation & World

With Zion injured, No. 8 UNC routs No. 1 Duke 88-72

February 21, 2019 02:11 AM

Business

Wisconsin Realtors revoke support for Hagedorn in court race

February 21, 2019 09:27 AM
10 Things to Know for Today

Celebrities

10 Things to Know for Today

February 21, 2019 09:23 AM
Take Us With You

Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand.

Icon for mobile apps

Centre Daily Times App

View Newsletters

Subscriptions
  • Start a Subscription
  • Customer Service
  • eEdition
  • Vacation Hold
  • Pay Your Bill
  • Rewards
Learn More
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
  • News in Education
  • Photo Store
  • Archives
Advertising
  • Information
  • Place a Classified
  • Local Deals
  • Place an Obituary
  • Today's Circulars
Copyright
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service


Back to Story