Firefighter injured while battling house fire in Scott Township
A house was damaged after a fire in Scott Township.
PHOTOS: Firefighters battle house fire in Scott Township
Allegheny County dispatchers say emergency crews were called to the 1400 block of Blue Jay Drive at 4:10 p.m. on Saturday.
Channel 11 saw a firefighter on a stretcher being taken into an ambulance.
HAPPENING NOW: Firefighters are working to put out a house fire on Blue Jay Dr in Scott Twp. We saw at least 1 firefighter being taken into an ambulance. Working to find out more. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/s20QaouHEj
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Medics said the firefighter was hurt when part of the roof fell on top of him.
The fire was raised to two alarms.
A large hole could be seen on part of the home’s roof.
The injured firefighter is expected to be okay.
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