Jun 15, 2015 1 min read

CHARLEROI – The American Red Cross assisted three adults displaced by a fire in their Charleroi home early Monday.

The 3 a.m. fire was contained to the basement at 508 Seventh St., Charleroi fire Chief Bob Whiten said.

Whiten said he needed to return to the residence with a state police fire marshal to investigate the cause of the blaze, which did not appear to be suspicious.

He said the fire could have been caused when one of the residents dropped a candle during a power outage.

He said he had yet to identify the occupants of the 2 ½-story dwelling.

The Red Cross was providing the family with food, clothing, lodging and transportation, said its spokesman, Kevin Brown.