Overview
- Mercer County Coroner John Libonati identified the victim as 73-year-old Eleanor (Kitt) Samuels, who was found inside the residence and pronounced dead at the scene.
- Fire crews responded Wednesday to a home on the 500 block of Beechwood Avenue in Farrell.
- Numerous departments assisted, and reporters observed heavy smoke as firefighters worked the blaze.
- Investigators taped off the property, and the Farrell Fire Department is working with the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal on the cause.
- Officials have not released information on whether others were inside or injured, with updates expected as the investigation develops.