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1 dead, 2 injuried in Smithfield Township fire

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SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Smithfield Township fire on Sunday has turned deadly and left two injured.

On Sunday shortly after 5:00 p.m., the Marshalls Creek Fire Department and multiple other crews were called to the 200 block of Poco Lane in Smithfield Township for a fully involved fire.

28/22 News spoke with Monroe County Coroner Tom Yanic Jr. who says an individual died in the fire.

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Pennsylvania State Police report a 68-year-old man was found dead on scene. Two others suffered burn injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The PSP Stroudsburg Criminal Investigation Unit along with the Troop N Fire Marshal Unit are investigating the incident.

This is a developing story and 28/22 News will provide updates as new information is available.

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