Jeannette fire that killed five has undetermined cause

Investigators say they cannot determine the cause of a deadly fire in Jeannette that killed five people in March 2024. Police Chief Derek Manley announced this finding on Friday. A fire marshal from the state has been examining evidence for a year, but the investigation remains inconclusive. The fire occurred on March 20, 2024, at a two-story home on Guy Street. It took firefighters a long time to search through the wreckage for victims. Initially, they dug by hand before using an excavator. The home collapsed, making it hard to find answers about the fire's origin. Family and friends gathered for a vigil to honor the victims, which included 27-year-old Tyler J. King and four young children. Miranda John, King’s fiancée and the children’s mother, was able to escape with the help of police and a neighbor, along with two other children. The fire affected a neighboring home as well, causing damage to it and injuring a firefighter who fell and broke his elbow. Authorities have highlighted the heroic efforts of the two police officers and the neighbor who rescued John and the boys. In response to the tragedy, the community raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the John family. John expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support. She and her surviving sons have since moved into a new home.