Two hurt in fire in Mt. Lebanon
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Two people were injured in a fire that broke out late Saturday at an apartment/condominium complex in Mt. Lebanon. Officials believe the blaze was started by a cigarette.
Mt. Lebanon Deputy Fire Chief Chris Buttlar said a dozen people were displaced by the fire that started at about 11:30 p.m. at the Baywood Terrace complex.
Firefighters from Mt. Lebanon were assisted by volunteers from four neighboring community departments: Bethel Park, Dormont, Castle Shannon, and Upper St. Clair. The blaze was knocked down quickly, Mr. Buttlar said.
The complex has about two dozen apartments or condominiums in five attached buildings. One wing of the building (Building No. 5) was impacted by the fire Saturday, he said. There were six condominiums in the wing.
Mr. Buttlar said the situation was particularly tricky because of an oxygen generator in use in the apartment where the blaze began. "We believe this oxygen generator was fueling the fire," he said, though officials believe that the blaze was sparked by a cigarette.
Two residents of the apartment where the fire began were treated at the scene for minor injuries. The deputy chief did not release the names of the residents.
The investigation is continuing.
First Published December 11, 2011 12:00 am
