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Quick Response by Firefighters Quells Blaze at River Forest Country Club in Westmoreland County

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Published on September 05, 2024
Quick Response by Firefighters Quells Blaze at River Forest Country Club in Westmoreland CountySource: Google Street View

Emergency crews swiftly responded to a fire at the River Forest Country Club in Westmoreland County early Thursday morning. According to WPXI, the call came in around 4:26 a.m., and the fire was reportedly under control by 4:45 a.m. The incident occurred within a maintenance building on the country club's grounds, and dispatchers confirmed that no injuries were reported.

Firefighters were hurriedly dispatched to deal with the esteemed golfing locale's blaze effectively. WTAE reported that the fire affected a small structure near the main clubhouse. The intensity and scale of the fire have not been detailed, but the quick response helped to quickly contain the situation, ensuring no harm to human life or the clubhouse itself.

The country club or local fire officials have not released an official statement regarding the potential cause or estimation of property damage at this time.