Overview
- Authorities identified the victims as 14-year-old Justin Haase and 12-year-old Emily Rummel, both students in the United School District.
- The pre-dawn Nov. 9 fire destroyed a home on the 900 block of Dilltown Heights Road in Buffington Township, with reports differing on whether the call came just before 2:30 a.m. or just after 3 a.m.
- The Indiana County coroner ruled the fire accidental and scheduled autopsies for Monday, Nov. 10, as investigators continue their review.
- One adult woman was taken to the hospital, and her condition has not been released.
- Donations have raised thousands of dollars, the school is collecting clothing for the displaced family, a local diner is contributing proceeds, and a memorial for Haase is set for Wednesday at the New Florence Fire Hall.