Bushkill man, 78, dies in fire

DINGMAN TOWNSHIP — The Bushkill Volunteer Fire Company responded to a house fire during early morning hours of Tuesday, Nov. 1.
By the time the fire company arrived, the fire was raging. And although it was quickly brought under control, one person was killed. He was identified as Armando Beniamino, 78, Pike County Coroner’s office said in a phone call Nov. 9.
The alarm was received around 4:30 a.m. at Maple Lake Drive on Fawn Lane at the Pine Ridge development.
The Dingman Township and Delaware Township fire departments were also called.
The quick control of the fire did not prevent the house from burning to the ground. Its cause is under investigation but is reportedly not suspicious.
Calls to State Trooper Sandy VanLeuvender at Dunmore Police barracks were not returned by press time.
By Anya Tikka