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<p>KINGSTON TWP. &#8212; A fire destroyed a home in the Back Mountain on Friday, with at least six fire departments being called in to assist in battling the blaze.</p><p>In the midst of streets filled with holiday lights and Christmas decorations, residents could see billowing smoke making its way from the home</p><p>Kingston Township police officer Michael Huntzinger said the blaze at 429 Cliffside Avenue was believed to have been started by a wood burner. The building was a white single home with two people living it in. Both residents made it out of the home safely. Out of 19 cats living in the residence, 18 survived. One died in the fire.</p><p>Huntzinger credited at least six fire departments with quick response and a coordinated effort in containing the blaze.</p><p>The American Red Cross, he said, was on scene and would ensure that the fire victims had shelter and other needs met for the night.</p><p>At about 9:30 Huntzinger said he expected the fire to be completely contained shortly.</p><p>Due to the fire, power to neighboring homes was shut off. Officials expected it to be restored before 10:30 p.m.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">Firefighters battle a blaze in Kingston Township Friday night. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_fire-6.jpg</photo0><caption0>Firefighters battle a blaze in Kingston Township Friday night. </caption0><photoCredit0>Eileen Godin | Times Leader </photoCredit0></div></div>
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Fire destroys home in Kingston Township