Public Safety Blotter Articles

Firefighters Respond for 2-Alarm Residential Structure Fire in Knoxville

Date: July 26, 2020
Incident Type: Fire
Location: Fire Zones (4-6)
Summary:

Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 2-alarm residential structure fire in the 100 block of Orchard Place around 9 p.m.

The fire was brought under control quickly, but caused enough damage to displace six residents. The Red Cross is providing emergency shelter assistance. There were no injuries.

EMS and Police were also on scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2020-07-26
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov


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