Overview
- Fox's Tavern, which caught fire just before 3 a.m. Thursday, was declared a total loss with no injuries reported.
- Volunteer crews from South Connellsville, New Haven Hose, Morell, Monarch, DLV, Dawson, and Everson responded and brought the fire under control.
- Officials said a 911 caller reported hearing a loud pop before flames spread, and investigators are now working to determine the origin and cause.
- Despite an early report of wider evacuations, the assistant fire chief said only one nearby home was asked to leave briefly.
- Community leaders called the loss devastating, and a local coffee shop plans a basket fundraiser for the Fox family starting Wednesday, April 1.