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Homes destroyed in Orwigsburg fire

Thee homes have been destroyed and two others were heavily damaged in a fast-moving fire early Tuesday morning in Orwigsburg. The fire was first reported at 5:17 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames rolling from 124 S. Liberty St. Within minutes flames consumed two adjoining homes in a large row home type construction. Fire companies from throughout Schuylkill county responded to the scene. Firefighters appeared to have an adequate water source in battling the flames. No injuries were reported in the incident. Market and South Liberty streets in Orwigsburg are closed to traffic. COPYRIGHT LARRY NEFF/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS