Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Pittsburgh firefighters responded to a possible structure today on Meryan Ave in Oakland, near the University of Pittsburgh. The first unit on scene transmitted that there was a working structure fire and asked for a 2nd alarm. Firefighters found a 3 story brick house with exposures on sides B and D and heavy fire on [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Eleven people were forced to evacuate their homes early today when fire raced through the rafters of six row houses in Manchester on the North Side. No injuries were reported. Fire officials said, however, their efforts to battle the blaze were hampered by the decrepit conditions of three of the burned units. The fire originated [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Pittsburgh firefighters responded to a kitchen fire on the 3rd Floor of a High-rise building at 4400 Centre Ave. this evening. When fire crews reported there was a kitchen fire the Battalion Chief ordered a High-Rise Command to the scene along with a 2nd and 3rd alarm assignment as well as advising companies to lay [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Around 19:10 on Wednesday, fire crews were called to WQED on 5th Ave. for a small electrical fire. The fire was contained very quickly. The assignment was 18 Engine, 10 Engine, 8 Engine, 14 Truck and the Battalion Chief. When our writer came on scene 18 Engine and 14 Truck remained. 14 Truck had one [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Fire crews responded to Wilkins Ave. in Squirrel Hill, Fire Zone 2 for a small roof fire. Firefighters on scene reported it was possibly started by a bird carrying a lit cigarette to a nest in the roof of the residence. Units on scene: Battalion 2, Engines 18 and 12, Truck 14, Rescue 1, Medic [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Pittsburgh firefighters battled a 2nd alarm fire in Zone 1-16, the Sheraden neighborhood of Pittsburgh today. The fire was on Merwyn Avenue and involved two houses and a garage. All occupants and a dog were able to get out safely. View More Photos by David Novak David Novak Photographer
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Pittsburgh firefighters were called to Gross Street in Zone 3 for a possible structure fire. Pittsburgh EMS Rescue 1 arrived on scene first and confirmed there was fire on a porch at the residence. The Battalion Chief held only the first due engine and truck. Crews knocked down the fire quickly and vented the structure [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Pittsburgh Firefighters responded to a working structure fire in Zone 3. Companies on the scene were Engines 18, 6, 7 and 17, Truck 8, MAC Unit, and assigned Battalion Chiefs. Andrew Cunningham Photographer
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