A man was detained by police after he was seen running from a house fire in McKees Rocks Wednesday night, Allegheny County Police said.
Police did not identify the man, or say if he was placed under arrest or charged with any crimes.
According to police, a domestic disturbance at a home in the 400 block of Singer Avenue was reported to 911 shortly before 10:30 p.m. First responders tried to help a woman get a protection from abuse order from a man at the home.
About an hour later, 911 was notified of a fire at the same address.
Responding officers detained the man as he was seen running away from the home after the fire was set, police said.
No injuries were reported, and there were no reports of anyone else being in the home at the time of the fire.
County police detectives and the Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s office were investigating. Police said the results of the investigation will be given to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office to determine culpability and charges.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the county police tip line at 833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.
