A pre-dawn house fire in Jefferson Hills left one person dead, according to local firefighters. Crews rushed to the 100 block of Frontier Avenue just after 3:10 a.m., where flames tore a large hole through the roof. Emergency personnel stayed on scene for hours as investigators documented the damage and collected evidence.
According to WPXI, members of the Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Company said one person died in the blaze. Firefighters told the station they struggled with a water supply while trying to knock down the flames, and the Allegheny County Fire Marshal has opened an investigation into what sparked the fire.
Volunteer crews rush in from the South Hills
Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Company describes itself on its website as a volunteer department that serves the borough, along with nearby neighborhoods and communities. The site also highlights the station location and its community programs, a reminder that it was local volunteers who answered the call in the early morning chaos.
Fire Marshal leads ongoing probe
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal is leading the investigation into how the fire started, and officials have not yet released the name of the person who died. As reported by WPXI, investigators remained at the scene and said more information will be shared as the inquiry moves forward.
How neighbors can help
Anyone who witnessed the fire or has information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Jefferson Hills police or Allegheny County investigators. This story will be updated as officials release additional details.
