1 killed, 3 treated for injuries in downtown Pittsburgh high rise fire

Crews responded to a five alarm fire in a downtown Pittsburgh apartment building.

Firefighters got the fire under control around 12:15 a.m. Monday morning, officials said. It’s not clear yet what caused the fire.

Early Monday morning, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey tweeted, “Thank you @PghFireFighters for your heroic work.”

106 people were in the building at the time of the fire, officials said.

The American Red Cross opened an emergency shelter at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for the displaced residents. Approximately 75 residents and one pet sought shelter there overnight.

Anyone in need of assistance should call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and select option #4 for Disaster Relief.

Source: 1 killed, 3 treated for injuries in downtown Pittsburgh high rise fire

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Crews battle large structure fire in Westmoreland

Members of the Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department said flames endangered a nearby home.

It took crews about two hours to contain the fire.

No injuries were reported.

Source: Crews battle large structure fire in Westmoreland

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Firefighters spend hours at the scene as smoke pours from church in Westmoreland County

Fire broke out late Sunday night

Firefighters spent hours at the scene after smoke was spotted pouring from a church in Stahlstown, Westmoreland County.

The fire was reported a little after 11 p.m. Sunday at the Stahlstown Trinity United Methodist Church.

Source: Firefighters spend hours at the scene as smoke pours from church in Westmoreland County

Westmoreland County homeowner awakens to bright flames as fire destroys storage building

The fire was reported off of Twin Run Road in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, a little before 3 a.m. Tuesday.

The homeowner said photos and other items were inside that pool house.

Several firefighters were called to the scene and there was a reported issue with water supply.

No one was hurt.

There was no word on what sparked the fire.

Source: Westmoreland County homeowner awakens to bright flames as fire destroys storage building

Crews battled 4-alarm blaze at Allegheny County business

Video sent to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 showed heavy black smoke that could be seen from Route 28.

Harrison Hills Volunteer Fire Chief James Bartolovich said his crews were working to determine what chemicals may have been inside the store. Bartolovich said the business owners were working to switch from summer chemicals to winter chemicals so it’s unclear what exactly was being stored inside of the building.

Officials said the known chemicals on site were chlorine, acid, and propane.

Source: Crews battled 4-alarm blaze at Allegheny County business

Crews Respond To House Fire In Sarver – ButlerRadio.com – Butler, PA

 

A home in the Sarver area was significantly damaged in a fire this morning.

The initial call came in around 8:15 a.m. for a wood burner that had caught on fire inside a home in the 500 block of Fleming Road in Buffalo Township.

When crews arrived on scene, they said the two-story structure had turned into a fully involved fire.

In addition to fire crews from Butler County, other firefighters were called in to assist from Allegheny and Armstrong Counties.

At least one person was taken to the hospital, but the extent of their injuries is not known at this time.

Source: Crews Respond To House Fire In Sarver – ButlerRadio.com – Butler, PA

Multiple families displaced after fire in Westmoreland County

Westmoreland County EMS responded to reports of multiple houses on fire just after 2 p.m. on Monday.

According to the Jeannette Police Department, a total of five families were displaced.

THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ORIGINALLY GOT THE CALL RESPONDING TO AN ABANDONED HOUSE FIRE A COUPLE OF BLOCKS AWAY ON LAVELLE STREET WHEN THEY GOT THE CALL FOR THE SECOND FIRE. >> THE JEANNETTE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE MARSHAL ARE FOLLOWING REPORTS OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE AREA BEFORE THE FIRE STARTED.  THE JEANNETTE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARE INVESTIGATING BOTH FIRES. RIGHT NOW, OFFICERS BELIEVE THE ABANDONED HOUSE FIRE ON LAVELLE STREET IS SUSPICIOUS.

Source: Multiple families displaced after fire in Westmoreland County

Crews respond to structure fire in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood

PITTSBURGH — Crews responded to a structure fire in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood.

According to Allegheny County 911, police, fire and EMS crews were called to Iona Street near Ives Way at 9:43 p.m.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

Source: Crews respond to structure fire in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood

INDIANA WOMAN KILLED IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY FIRE

An Indiana woman was killed in a fire in Armstrong County Sunday afternoon.

Pennsylvania State Police from the Kittanning barracks said that 80-year-old Judith Zacherl was found inside a home on Rimerton Road in Madison Township in the north-central part of the county.  She was found in the living room after the fire was put out, according to Armstrong County Coroner Brian K. Myers.  The fire reportedly started around 1:00 PM.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.

State troopers say that her death is not suspicious.  Fire Marshals from the state police have been called in to investigate the cause of the fire.  No other details have been provided.

Source: INDIANA WOMAN KILLED IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY FIRE

Kennedy Township home destroyed by fire overnight

KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Officials say an Allegheny County home was destroyed by fire early Friday morning.

Firefighters were called to Brentwood Drive in Kennedy Township near McKees Rocks after midnight.

A fire chief at the scene told Channel 11 a woman was able to get out safely, but said the house is a total loss.

The Allegheny County Marshal is investigating.

Source: Kennedy Township home destroyed by fire overnight

Crews at the scene of house fire in Allegheny County

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. —

Fire crews from several boroughs are at the scene of a house fire on the 1100 block of Toman Avenue in the City of Clairton.

Fire crews along with EMS crews are trying to bring the fire under control. Crews have also requested the Allegheny County Fire Marshall respond to the scene.

Source: https://www.wtae.com/article/fire-crews-at-the-scene-of-house-fire-in-allegheny-county-currently/41742245

Man charged after fire breaks out inside Westmoreland County home

A man is in custody after crews were called to an early morning fire in Latrobe, Westmoreland County, on Wednesday.

Latrobe Police said the fire was the result of a domestic dispute. Dale Smith Jr., 34, faces multiple charges, including arson, terroristic threats and causing and risking a catastrophe.

Source: Man charged after fire breaks out inside Westmoreland County home

Two fires at same home in Pittsburgh in less than 24 hours

For the second time in less than 24 hours, firefighters were called to the same home in Pittsburgh’s Esplen neighborhood.

The latest fire was reported around 2:25 a.m. Tuesday at a home on Oregon Street.

Firefighters had been called to that same home on Monday morning in a fire that residents said may have started in the attic and destroyed at least one room.

There was no initial word on what sparked the flames in either incident, though fire investigators were looking into the cause.

Source: Two fires at same home in Pittsburgh in less than 24 hours

Emergency crews respond to fire at Ross Township apartment complex

Firefighters were battling the fire along Babcock Boulevard in Ross Township on Thursday night.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 reporter Mike Valente spoke to one resident who lives on the third floor. He said he smelled smoke and quickly ran down to alert his mother, who lives on the first floor.

“I can’t believe it’s happening,” Chris Bish said, still in a daze. “I’ve never been in a house fire. It’s pretty surreal.”

Bish said that after he was able to get his mother out, he started banging on other neighbors’ doors.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Source: Emergency crews respond to fire at Ross Township apartment complex

Investigation underway into house fire in East Pittsburgh

Fire broke out on Tuesday evening

Fire crews on the scene said the fire was mostly contained to one property and no one was inside the house when the fire broke out.

No injuries were reported.

The inside of the home on Franklin Street was pretty much gutted by the fire.

Source: Investigation underway into house fire in East Pittsburgh

2 people taken to hospital after house fire in Shaler on Thursday

Dispatchers told Channel 11 that two people were taken to a hospital.

The Undercliff Volunteer Fire Department said that a second-alarm was called for additional manpower.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Allegheny County Fire Marshals Office.

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Source: 2 people taken to hospital after house fire in Shaler

Man enters guilty plea related to 2017 Youngwood house fire | TribLIVE.com

An Irwin man pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge stemming from a 2017 fire at his former home in Youngwood.

Shaun Wallace, 41, was ordered to serve two years on probation and six months of house arrest for his involvement in the second of two fires police said were set at 222 S. 3rd St. on Sept. 8, 2017.

Felony counts of arson, reckless burning and risking catastrophe were dismissed as part of a plea deal approved by Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court Judge Tim Krieger

Source: Man enters guilty plea related to 2017 Youngwood house fire | TribLIVE.com

Firefighter treated for heat exhaustion after flames break out in a Pittsburgh building

Fire was reported early Wednesday morning

A firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion after responding to a fire in Pittsburgh’s Allegheny West neighborhood on Wednesday morning.

The two-alarm fire was reported a little after 1 a.m. at a building on the 900 block of Western Avenue.

Source: Firefighter treated for heat exhaustion after flames break out in a Pittsburgh building

4 people, including firefighters, hurt in massive fire in Beaver County – WPXI

ROCHESTER, Pa. — At least four people, including firefighters, are hurt as crews continue to battle a massive fire in Beaver County.

Two buildings are on fire in the 100 block of Brighton Avenue in Rochester.

Three firefighters were also taken to a hospital with shoulder and leg injuries.

They’re all expected to be OK.

Rochester Assistant Fire Chief Mike Mamone said the fire started in an apartment and then spread to an antique shop and other parts of the buildings.

Mamone said crews are using a county drone so they can better see where the water is most effective.

They also have brought in tankers for extra water supply.

Source: 4 people, including firefighters, hurt in massive fire in Beaver County – WPXI

One person injured in early morning house fire in Armstrong County – CBS Pittsburgh

KITTANNING (KDKA) – An early morning fire in Armstrong County sent at least one person to the hospital.

Dispatch confirmed the person was taken to the hospital and crews remain on the scene.

Their condition is unknown.

The fire happened on Water Street in Kittanning.

Source: One person injured in early morning house fire in Armstrong County – CBS Pittsburgh

81-year-old woman dies in Washington County house fire – WPXI

CECIL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An elderly woman was killed in a house fire Tuesday morning in Washington County, a Cecil Township fire chief at the scene told Channel 11.

The Washington County Coroner identified the woman who died as Rose Churray, 81.

The 911 call for the fire at a home on Swihart Road in Cecil Township came in at 5:25 a.m.

Fire officials said an elderly woman was found dead inside the home after the fire was put out.

Source: 81-year-old woman dies in Washington County house fire – WPXI

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