Residential Structure Fire with Entrapment on East South Street, Wilkes-Barre

Summary: A residential structure fire occurred at 254 East South Street in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The fire was reported on the second and third floors, with confirmation of an elderly male trapped inside. Multiple fire companies responded, established command, and initiated rescue operations. The victim was located and extricated via the third-floor fire escape, with medical units treating the burn victim on scene. The fire was knocked down, and additional support was provided to ensure scene safety.