Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Clearfield County coroner Kim Shaffer-Snyder has released the cause of death for the 14-year-old boy who tragically died earlier this week in an overnight house fire in Huston Township.
The coroner's office says the teen, who has not been identified by authorities, died from smoke inhalation.
Fire officials say multiple departments were dispatched to the blaze, located along Dr's Lane, just after midnight Monday morning.
No other injuries were reported, however, officials with the Penfield Volunteer Fire Company confirmed that the family's dog also died in the fire.
According to an online post by the fire company, a benefit event for the family has been scheduled for mid-September and a GoFundMe page has also been created.
Authorities say state police are still investigating the cause of the blaze.
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