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Man Dies in Cumberland County House Fire

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A tragic house fire claimed the life of 76-year-old Adnan Bakr Zawawi in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, on Saturday night (January 11). The fire occurred on the 1000 block of Country Club Road, where the back of the home was engulfed in flames by the time fire crews arrived. Neighbors reported hearing an explosion that shook the area, according to PennLive.

Firefighters were dispatched to the scene around 8:13 p.m. and were informed by neighbors that someone was trapped inside. Zawawi was found deceased approximately 30 minutes into the firefight, as reported by ABC27. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by a State Police fire marshal.

The incident has left the community in shock, with neighbors describing the explosion as a massive concussion that reverberated throughout the neighborhood. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to determine the cause of the blaze that led to this tragic loss.


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