10/27/2026
Call #909
22:54hrs
10/26/26
Company 209 and automatic mutual aid were alerted for a structure fire in the McKee zone of North Fayette Township. PD arrived and confirmed a working fire with possible entrapment. With the PD report, 209 Chief requested a second alarm upon the fulfillment of the first alarm.
215 squad arrived on scene with fire showing from the lower floor of the split entry and stretched a single 1 3/4" line into the structure quickly achieving a knock on the fire. Companies on scene conducted a primary search of the structure with no findings, confirming that all human occupants of the structure were accounted for outside. There was unfortunately 1 dog and 3 cats that perished in the fire.
The fire was under control in about 20 minutes and the balance of the 2nd alarm was returned. Units operated on scene for about an hour with overhaul, first arriving companies remained on scene an extended time for the Allegheny County Fire Marshall investigation.
Companies assisting:
1st alarm
Oakdale Hose Company
Sturgeon Vol. Fire Dept.
McDonald Volunteer Fire Department
Moon Run Volunteer Fire Company
Imperial Vol. Fire Department
2nd alarm
Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company
Oak Ridge VFD South Fayette
Rennerdale Volunteer Fire Department
Midway Volunteer Fire Department