PITCAIRN, Pa. --
A woman suffered serious burns and three firefighters were injured on the scene of a fire at a Pitcairn apartment complex on Saturday.
Firefighters said a candle was knocked over during a domestic dispute at about 2 a.m. on the third floor of the building located on Broadway Boulevard.
Pitcairn Apartment Fire
A 47-year-old woman inside the third floor suffered burns to her hands and face, according to officials. The woman was taken to Forbes Regional Hospital and later airlifted to UPMC Mercy.
We also found out that two firefighters suffered smoke inhalation. One was treated at the scene, the other was treated and released from Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville. A third firefighter who fell on ice and hit his head, was also treated and released.
The building owner took Channel 4 Action News inside the apartment where there was sever smoke and water damage.
Residents’ living there also had to pack what they salvaged after the fire and move somewhere else for the next couple days. People’s living rooms and kitchens were also destroyed.
Carol Todaro lives on the first floor and hopes she can return home soon.
“I just love this apartment. I hope I can come back here. Hope they don’t condemn it or anything,” said Todaro.
The American Red Cross is helping three families with accommodations and supplies. Officials said a total of 16 people were left homeless following this fire.
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