A state police fire marshal has ruled that the fatal fire in Polk Township on Feb. 10 was accidental.

Five people were killed in the fire that broke out at 11:21 p.m. at the home on 5107 Brook Road. State police at Hazleton said it was “fireplace related.”

Fire crews from Polk Township, West End Fire Company and Penn Forest Fire Company responded with Pennsylvania State Police, Lehighton, and the Troop N fire marshal and forensic services units.

Rosemarie A. LaBarre, 53, and her four grandchildren between the ages of 2 to 7 were located within the residence, but couldn’t be revived.

Children lost were Kathryn Grace, 7; Kaleb Gabriel, 5; Kristian Giancarlo, 4; and Kasper, 2, all children of Carlos and Markie Ribera, who were not home when the fire broke out.

The Riberas posted a video on Facebook on Sunday. The snow that day forced services to be canceled at their church, House on the Rock Family Church in Wind Gap, where Markie serves as children’s pastor.

In the video, Markie thanked everyone for their love and asked people to join in with worshipping God in song. The Riberas and some members of the church chose a medley of songs the children liked.

Carlos said, “It makes no sense but these songs were the kids’ favorites.”

Markie said, “We’re worshipping God anyway. All we can do is fight back. The enemy’s not winning this time.”

A memorial service set for all five family members was held at House on the Rock Family Church.

LaBarre had worked as a teacher of Family Consumer Sciences at East Hills Middle School in Bethlehem.

She was the wife of the late Clark F. LaBarre, who preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2021.

Kathryn, second grade, and Kaleb, kindergarten, were registered at Pleasant Valley School District and were home-schooled.

Kristian was in preschool at Seeds of Faith.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family C/O Markie Ribera 1336 Jacobsburg Road, Wind Gap, PA 18091.

A GoFundMe account for funeral expenses and to help the Riberas has raised $123,792 of $200,000 goal.