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Jelly the Cat Rescued From Pittsburgh Apartment Fire: See the Emotional Reunion
Seventeen fire companies and 73 personnel battled the electrical fire for over four hours, displacing about 30 residents; two cats rescued, one deceased, emergency aid provided.
- A large four-alarm blaze destroyed the historic Jefferson Apartments located on Forward Avenue in Pittsburgh Tuesday morning.
- The fire spread rapidly due to a secondary electrical blaze in the basement, displacing about 30 residents including Russian immigrants who had fled their country.
- Firefighters battled the blaze for over four-and-a-half hours with 17 companies and 73 personnel, rescuing two cats including one named Jelly, while a third cat was found deceased.
- During a live interview, Joe Aycock shared his fear and remorse about his cat Jelly’s safety, expressing concern that he might be responsible for not rescuing her sooner, and was eventually reunited with her.
- Officials declared the building an imminent danger and plan city-led demolition if the owner fails to act, while displaced residents receive support from community partners and social services.
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Pittsburgh, PA Fire Alert: 30 Residents Displaced After Squirrel Hill Fire Tuesday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. PITTSBURGH – A four-alarm fire tore through a three-story apartment building on Forward Avenue Tuesday morning drawing a massive emergency response from multiple departments and restricting traffic. According to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, crews were dispatched at 8:25 a.m. to 5680 Forward Ave., where heavy smoke and flames were report…
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