INCIDENT - 7/25/23 - RESIDENTAL STRUCTURE FIRE WITH ENTRAPMENT- BURCHFIELD ROAD - SHALER TOWNSHIP

Just after 9:00 PM last night, 264 Truck was dispatched to a reported house fire with entrapment on Burchfield Road in Shaler. Crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from all 3 floors of the structure. Crews from numerous agencies operated on scene for an extensive amount time before bringing the fire under control. A 2nd alarm was requested by 262 Chief for additional manpower. During the initial push one individual was located and removed from the structure to EMS care alongside a second individual. Crews remained on scene for an extensive amount of time working through hotspots before clearing the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office. Please keep the family and friends of those involved in your thoughts during this difficult time.

UNITS:
1A: 261EN1 174RE1 164EN1 188EN1 262TK1 264TK1 102RQ1 149RQ1
2A: 247EN1 259RQ1 165EN1 191TK1 263AR1 260ALL