Cambria County Coroner Identifies Victim in Fatal Fire; Officials Searching for Next-of-Kin

Cambria County coroner identifies victim in fatal fire; officials searching for next-of-kin

The victim in a fatal fire on the 600 block of Bedford Street in Johnstown on Friday has been publicly identified, while officials are still searching for the next-of-kin to notify.

Fatal House Fire In Johnstown

A fatal house fire occurred last Friday, in Johnstown, requiring the presence of the Cambria County coroner.  The two-alarm fire broke out around 5 p.m. at the 600 block of Bedford Street.  One victim was discovered on the second floor and pronounced dead at the scene, as confirmed by the Cambria County Coroner’s Office.  The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, but reportedly the victim is a female in …