Overview
- Mayor Sherry Capello said 23-year-old Tailing Nunez died from injuries, bringing the death toll to five, with one person in stable condition and four others treated for minor injuries.
- The Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal determined the fire was accidental and originated at a living-room outlet, and investigators are examining whether the outlet was faulty or overloaded.
- The other victims were identified as Amarri Morris Rodriguez, 1; Veyda Pereyra, 4; Jaeden Nunez, 17; and Josefina Estevez, 73, according to the Lebanon County Coroner’s Office.
- Ten people were inside the duplex on the 800 block of Church Street for a birthday gathering when flames erupted around 8:43 a.m.; crews arrived to heavy fire, called a second alarm, rescued three people, then withdrew before later recovering two victims.
- The community has organized support including a prayer vigil, donations through Bag of Hope and the United Way, and an Oct. 11 fundraiser featuring softball and cornhole tournaments.