Family displaced, firefighter injured as a result of fire in Pittsburgh's Perry North
A Pittsburgh family was displaced and a firefighter was injured in connection with a fire in the city’s Perry North neighborhood.
Authorities said fire from a vehicle spread to a house near the intersection of Ivory Avenue and Peachtree Way around 2:20 p.m. Monday.
A family living in a duplex was able to escape with no injuries. However, a firefighter was transported to a hospital with a back injury.
Authorities said the American Red Cross is assisting the family, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.
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