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<p>SUGARLOAF TWP. &#8212; A family was displaced following a structure fire at the southern end of Luzerne County on Sunday night.</p><p>Sugarloaf Fire Chief Duane Hildebrand said crews were dispatched to the residence on Center Hill Road at approximately 10 p.m.</p><p>Hildebrand, who was first on the scene, reported seeing &#8220;heavy fire&#8221; coming from the rear of the residence.</p><p>The blaze was under control by 11:30 p.m., but Hildebrand said crews stayed at the property until 2 a.m. to douse hot spots.</p><p>Two adults and four children were home at the time, but they were all able to escape safely.</p><p>Hildebrand described the house as a &#8220;total loss.&#8221; He said the family is being assisted by the American Red Cross.</p><p>The chief added the family&#8217;s pet lizard perished in the flames.</p><p>A State Police fire marshal is investigating the fire&#8217;s cause.</p><style>
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Family displaced, pet killed in Sugarloaf Township fire