4-Alarm PA Fire Sends Two Firefighters To Hospital

Jan. 6, 2006
Several different fire departments were called to the scene to get the flames under control

A fire early Thursday morning in Homewood sent two firefighters to the hospital.

The first flames sparked around 7:30 a.m. on Kelly Street, in Homewood.

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Firefighters worked to contain the massive blaze they believe started in the basement of a commercial and residential building.

Several different fire departments were called to the scene to get the flames under control.

Two firefighters were taken to the hospital. One was injured in the shoulder, the other in the leg.

Officials said the apartments were occupied at the time, but all residents managed to make it out of the building safely.

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