A state police fire marshal is searching for the cause of a blaze that injured one firefighter Tuesday in East Conemaugh Borough, authorities said.
Fire broke out at 2:44 a.m. on the left side of a duplex in the 300 block of Third Street, sending firefighters from multiple departments to the scene.
An early morning structure fire occurred in the 300 block of 3rd Street in East Conemaugh Borough. The incident began at...
Posted by Franklin Borough Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, April 20, 2021
"The first floor was total engulfed with flames," said Harry Grove, East Conemaugh fire chief.
Families on each side of the duplex got out safely, he said.
An East Conemaugh firefighter suffered burns on his neck after being hit by falling debris, Grove said.
Additional video from this morning's structure fire in East Conemaugh Borough.
Posted by Franklin Borough Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, April 20, 2021
He was taken to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, where he was treated and later released, the chief said.
Fire crews from Franklin, Nanty Glo, Oakland, Cover Hill and Johnstown also responded along with East Taylor and Jackson townships.
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