Victims of Scranton fire salvage what they can A fire at an apartment home in Scranton forced 16 people from their homes on Tuesday night. Newswatch 16 spoke with the victims as they sorted through what was left. Author: Stacy Lange Updated: 4:56 PM EST January 27, 2021 SCRANTON, Pa. — Looking for driver's licenses, important documents, wallets, and cell phones — the important things that will make the next steps for the people who lived here at this apartment home on East Gibson Street a little easier. Scranton firefighters escorted the 16 residents inside so that they could safely look and sort through their belongings. Fabio Lima was at work when the place caught fire Tuesday night, but his wife had to escape.