A home was destroyed by a raging fire Monday night along Route 873 in Washington Township.

The fire was discovered by passing motorists when they saw the flames pouring from the home, which is set back off the roadway in dense woods at 6655 Route 873, Slatington.The home is believed to be vacant. Route 873 was closed as firefighters from several counties battled the flames and delivered water to the scene.Friedens Fire Company Assistant Fire Chief Dwayne Henritzy said the fire is "still under investigation."Henritzy said the fire began after 9 p.m. Firefighters remained on scene until about 11:45 p.m. he said.Also assisting at the scene were the Emerald Fire Company, Slatedale Fire Company, Neff's Fire Company, Germansville Fire Company, Greenawalds Fire Company, Slatington Fire Company, Schnecksville Fire Company, Lehigh Township Fire Company, and the Tri-Clover Fire Company.