A deadly blaze swept through a West Mifflin home this morning, claiming one life. As reported by WPXI, emergency crews responded to an urgent call from the 260 block of Millport Road at 10:37 a.m. Shortly after their arrival, at 10:44 a.m., the situation escalated to a second-alarm fire.

Firefighters battled fiercely to control the inferno, which left the house with its windows blown out and noticeable damage both inside and outside. An investigation into the fire's origins is underway, but details on what might have sparked the tragedy remain unclear. In their coverage, WTAE described the scene where over a dozen firefighters were seen trying to contain the intense flames.

Authorities have confirmed the fatality resulted from the fire, though the victim's identity has not yet been released.