A devastating fire in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, claimed the lives of a father and four young children, leaving the community heartbroken. The tragedy unfolded on Guy Street around midnight on Wednesday, March 20, destroying the home of a family of eight.
The victims were identified as 27-year-old Tyler King and his children: Kyson John, 7, Kinzleigh John, 6, Keagan John, 3, and one-month-old Korbyn John. The mother, Miranda John, was rescued along with her sons, Kayden John, 10, and Kash John, 1. Miranda is stable, but her sons remain in critical condition.
Firefighters faced significant challenges, including water supply issues, which hampered efforts to control the blaze. Jeannette Fire Chief Bill Frye expressed the difficulty of the rescue efforts, stating, “We were unable to get to everybody due to the fire’s progression.”
Neighbors recounted the chaos, including Jack Mull, who witnessed Miranda crying out for her trapped children from the roof. “It just makes you sick to your stomach,” he said, describing the intense flames.
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