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🌱 Investigators probe deadly house fire behind Church Street in Plymouth

Plymouth, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Investigators probe deadly house fire behind Church Street in Plymouth
  • How Plymouth firefighters are getting emotional support after deadly county fires

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 51-year-old man dies in Plymouth Borough house fire (fox56.com) — A 51-year-old man, identified as Carmelo Millian, died after a house fire Tuesday afternoon at a home behind 40 Church Street in Plymouth Borough, near the Main Street business strip and municipal lot. Multiple fire companies responded, the blaze was quickly knocked down, and state police fire marshals and local officials are still investigating the cause.
   

• Luzerne County Fire Departments giving support to one another following a string of deadly fires (wnep.com) — After several deadly fires across Luzerne County this week, local departments are leaning on each other for both equipment and emotional support, with Plymouth Fire Company offering counseling sessions for first responders. Leaders stress fire safety, mutual aid, and community donations like water and supplies to help firefighters cope and stay ready for future emergencies.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Kingston

  • Local business helping to support family after tragic fire (wnep.com)
  • Second defendant arraigned for ransacking vehicles (timesleader.com)
  • Sex offender pleads guilty to online solicitation of minor (timesleader.com)

Nanticoke

  • 8/4/2026 – Migdalia (Mickie) Lawrence, LaFargeville (trjetty.com)
  • Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival marking 22nd year of good food and fun (timesleader.com)

Ok Plymouth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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