Thornhurst fire destroys home

(WBRE/WYOU) — A home in Thornhurst was in flames early Thursday morning.

Crews arrived at Dutter Lane around 5:00 a.m. to a house fully engulfed in flames.

There were no injuries reported and crews believe no one was home at the time of the fire.

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Four companies responded to take care of the fire and they are unsure how the fire started.

A fire marshal is investigating what could have caused the fire.

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