Massive Fire Engulfs Apartment Building in Etna, Triggers Garage Explosion

ETNA, Pa. – Firefighters from nearly 20 departments in North Hills communities came together to battle a three-alarm fire that caused significant damage to an apartment building on Vilsack Street and led to a garage explosion when it spread to a neighboring building. The incident took place on Tuesday, with flames engulfing the second and third floors, as well as the attic of the apartment building, fortunately, causing no injuries to any residents. Witnesses described …

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Explosion and Fire Engulfs Two Homes in Etna, Prompting Massive Emergency Response

ETNA, Pennsylvania – Fire crews from various departments in the southern Allegheny Valley have converged on the scene of a fire that has engulfed two homes in Etna. Dispatched to the 80 block of Vilsack Street at 11:42 a.m., the firefighters are facing a challenging situation, as reported by Allegheny County Emergency Services. Neighbors recount a tense moment when they heard what seemed like an explosion preceding the fire. Tim Polk, a nearby resident, described …

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