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Two-alarm fire extinguished in McKeesport
February 21, 2013 9:48 am
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McKeesport firefighters this morning battled a blaze at a residence in the 2700 block of Palmgreen Street near Powderly Street.
McKeesport police said a second company had to be called in to try to douse the flames, reported at 8:54 a.m.
There were no reports of injuries.
McKeesport Fire Capt. James Shields said the fire was contained mostly to a bedroom on the second floor of the brick home.
Neighbors said the house is occupied by a woman and three children, none of whom was home when the fire ignited. The neighbors said firefighters rescued two dogs from the house.
About 9:45 a.m., an Allegheny County fire marshal arrived at the scene. Capt. Shields said no cause of the fire had been determined.
Stephen Karlinchak: skarlinchak@post-gazette.com or 412-263-2585.
First Published February 21, 2013 9:47 am
First Published February 21, 2013 9:47 am
