Suspicious Fire in Harpers Ferry Leaves Two Dead, Investigation Ongoing
Fatal September Fire in Harpers Ferry Deemed Suspicious – Cause Under Investigation
The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A suspicious fire in Harpers Ferry claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others injured at the end of September. Reported on September 30th, the blaze at 21 Blackberry Lane killed a man and woman, while three family members managed to escape. One survivor, 54-year-old Nicole Taylor, suffered serious burn injuries and was airlifted to an out-of-state hospital. Local authorities, including the West Virginia State Police, are conducting investigations into the fire's cause and seeking information from the public. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by families in the area, further amplified by community-driven efforts to support victims during this tragic event, as reported by The Panhandle News Network.
