A devastating early morning fire in Clymer Borough, Pennsylvania, has left a community in mourning after claiming the lives of a father and his two young daughters. The blaze erupted around 4:14 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, at a duplex located in the 400 block of Hancock Street. The Clymer Volunteer Fire Company, along with multiple neighboring departments, responded to the scene, where they encountered a fully engulfed structure with flames consuming both sides of the residence.
According to Pennsylvania State Police and the Indiana County Coroner’s Office, the victims were identified as 34-year-old Kirk Lee Fabiszewski and his two daughters, ages 4 and 7. Due to policy, the names of the minors have not been officially released. The family was trapped inside the home when the fire broke out, and despite the efforts of first responders, all three were found deceased within the structure. Two dogs also perished in the fire.
Several other residents of the duplex were able to escape the inferno. Authorities confirmed that both units of the duplex were occupied at the time of the fire. The rapid spread of the flames made rescue efforts extremely difficult, and the structure was already heavily involved when firefighters arrived. Crews worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby homes.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Indiana County Coroner’s Office. While foul play is not suspected at this time, officials are conducting a thorough examination of the scene to determine the origin and contributing factors of the fire. Investigators are also reviewing whether any smoke detectors were present and functioning at the time of the incident.
The loss of Kirk Fabiszewski and his daughters has sent shockwaves through the small community of Clymer, located about 10 miles northeast of Indiana, Pennsylvania. Friends and neighbors have expressed their grief and disbelief, remembering the family as kind-hearted and close-knit. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the children’s mother, Brittany Marsh, who was not home at the time of the fire and is now left to cope with unimaginable loss.
As the community rallies around the grieving family, local officials are urging residents to review fire safety protocols and ensure that smoke alarms are installed and functioning in their homes. The tragedy has also prompted renewed calls for increased fire prevention education and resources in residential neighborhoods. The memory of Kirk Fabiszewski and his daughters will remain etched in the hearts of those who knew them, as Clymer Borough begins the difficult process of healing.
