Man killed in Christmas Eve house fire in Fayette County identified

SOUTH UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A man who was killed when a Fayette County home was destroyed in a fire on Christmas Eve has been identified.

Charles F. Buchheit, 72, was killed in the fire that broke out at around 6:45 p.m. on Lower Shaffer Corners Road in South Union Township, according to state police.

A neighbor has set up a GoFundMe to help the family who lost their home. If you would like to contribute, click here: https://wpxi.tv/3I06Wtx

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