Early this morning, a fire erupted at Horne’s Auto Service in Cecil Township, Washington County, bringing firefighters to battle intense flames. The incident, reported by WPXI, commenced around 5:30 a.m. and resulted in the total loss of the auto repair garage. According to the viewer video, the blaze fully engulfed the structure shortly after it started.
An adjacent home was also affected, and a resident claimed to have swiftly assisted a couple inside the house to exit safely. Though the fire was brought under control within approximately 30 minutes, the cause is still under investigation, with County HazMat being summoned to the scene. These details were confirmed in a report by WTAE, which also indicated that they are actively seeking more information from the fire chief and will update as new facts are revealed.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, and the community is struggling with its impact. As the investigation goes on, officials are asking anyone with information to help them understand what happened.
