Fire causes heavy damage to house in Buffalo Township, no injuries reported
A house in Buffalo Township sustained significant damage after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning.
Multiple departments responded to the fire in the 500 block of Fleming Road at about 8:15 a.m., according to an Armstrong County 911 operator.
There were no injuries reported, according to authorities.
First responders encountered heavy smoke and flames and called in tanker trucks to provide a water source to battle the blaze. Firefighters on the scene said the fire likely started in a chimney or wood-burning stove.
Authorities did not respond to multiple messages seeking information about about whether the house was occupied at the time of the fire.
The incident is being investigated by a state police fire marshal.
Tony LaRussa is a TribLive reporter. A Pittsburgh native, he covers crime and courts in the Alle-Kiski Valley. He can be reached at tlarussa@triblive.com.
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