5 injured in West View fire
Five people were injured in a house fire in West View Wednesday night, according to public safety officials.
Crews responded to a two-alarm fire at the 400 block of Highland Avenue around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Five people were injured, according to an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher, who declined to provide details regarding the extent of their injuries. Tribune-Review news partner WPXI reported that four firefighters suffered minor injuries and the homeowner was evacuated for smoke inhalation.
The fire started on the second floor and stretched into the attic space of another house, the West View fire chief told WPXI. The blaze was contained to the second floor of the first house.
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal is investigating the fire.
Julia Felton is a TribLive reporter covering Pittsburgh City Hall and other news in and around Pittsburgh. A La Roche University graduate, she joined the Trib in 2020. She can be reached at jfelton@triblive.com.
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