Crime & Safety
Monroeville House Fire Extinguished, Cause Being Investigated
A Monday evening house fire on Noel Drive was quickly extinguished by Monroeville fire crews.
Dozens of Monroeville firefighters responded to Noel Drive Monday night to battle a house fire. Crews arriving at the scene reported seeing heavy smoke on the block.
The fire alarm at 325 Noel Drive was dispatched around 8:20 p.m. and the fire was extinguished by Monroeville fire companies within minutes. At about 9 p.m. two ladders were still leaning against the front of the home and firefighters were packing up their gear.
No serious injuries were reported and neighbors said a person living in the home escaped to a neighbors home.
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The Allegheny County Fire Marshal's Office was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.
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