The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal and the Johnsonburg police and fire departments investigated the origin and cause of the fire. The fire destroyed a two-story, wooden-framed residence.
No one was at home at the time of the fire. It was accidental in nature and originated in the chimney. Damage was estimated at $250,000, state police said.
The Crystal, Ridgway, Wilcox and Fox Township fire departments assisted at the scene.