Public Safety Blotter Articles

Pittsburgh Fire Respond to a 2-Alarm Fire in Upper Lawrenceville

Date: July 6, 2020
Incident Type: 2-Alarm Fire
Location: Zone 2
Summary:

Pittsburgh Fire, EMS and Police responded to a 2-alarm fire on the 5200 block of Wickliff Street around 5:30 p.m.

When firefighters arrived they observed flames coming from two structures. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames in just over an hour.

There were no reported injuries. A total of seven homes sustained damages.

The Salvation Army is assisting displaced residents.

The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the fire.


Reporting PIO:
Maurice Matthews

2020-07-06
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov