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Firefighters Responds to a 2-Alarm fire in Wilkinsburg

Date: October 6, 2021
Incident Type: Fire
Location: Wilkinsburg
Summary:

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the 1200 block of Wood Street in Wilkinsburg around 12:10 a.m.

Firefighters arrived and witnessed heavy smoke coming from an occupied structure. Two victims inside of the home were escorted out by firefighters.

Both victims were transported to a local hospital. The fire was declared under control about an hour into the response.

 The cause will be investigated by the Allegheny County Fire Marshal.


Reporting PIO:
Maurice Matthews

2021-10-06
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov