Elderly man dies in Homestead house fire

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A Homestead man died Saturday in the wake of a house fire on West 12th Avenue, officials said.

According to Allegheny County Police, 79-year-old Ronald Jenkins was trapped on the second floor when first responders arrived at about 11:20 a.m. in the 100 block of West 12th Avenue.

Firefighters got Jenkins out of the residence and he was taken to a hospital, but he later died.

The Allegheny County Fire Marshal Office is investigating the fire’s cause and origin.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.