Jeannette Fire Kills 5, Hospitalizes 3 Members Of Family

A massive house fire killed four young children and their father in Western Pennsylvania early Wednesday morning, authorities announced later that day.

A Jeannette fire engine like the one called to the house fire that killed five members of a family and hospitalized three others.
Photo Credit: *Facebook/City Of Jeannette Fire Department*

A letter to families from the school after two students were identified among the five family members killed in a house fire.
Photo Credit: *Jeannette City School District*

Jillian Pikora

03/20/2024 11:24 a.m.

The Westmoreland County Coroner's office said the 27-year-old dad, Tyler J. King; his children Kyson John, 7; Kinzleigh John, 6; Keagan John, 3; and 1-month-old Korbyn John were found dead in the home.

The fire broke out in the 400 block of Guy Street in Jeanette just after midnight on March 20, officials explained.

The mother and two other young children were rescued from the home. The mom suffered burns and the children showed signs of smoke inhalation so they were taken to hospitals.

The school is offering support for the community, according to letter sent to families.

The home is considered a total loss, fire officials said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Check back here for updates.

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