Morning Roundup: 3 injured in 2 fires in McCandless and Fayette County; car crashes into home in Ross
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Jan. 22:
1 person injured in McCandless fire
One person was injured in a fire early Monday morning in McCandless.
The blaze broke out just before 4 a.m. on the 9900 block of Parkland Drive, according to TribLive news partner WTAE.
One person was taken to the hospital.
It was not immediately clear how the fire started.
Fayette County fire damages 3 homes, injures 2
A fire in Brownsville in Fayette County injured two people as it jumped from one home to two more.
Firefighters from eight companies responded to the fire Sunday afternoon along Second Street.
South Brownsville Fire Chief Ron Barry told TribLive news partner WTAE that the cold weather posed problems as crews battled the blaze. The fire hydrant “was a little bit slow,” Barry said, and they had issues with equipment freezing.
“We were able to overcome that, but it was tough at the beginning,” he said.
One person was treated on the scene for injuries, WTAE reported. A firefighter suffered mild electrical shock and was treated at the hospital.
Several people were displaces because of the fire and some dogs are unaccounted for, Barry told WTAE.
Police chase ends with 2 crashes in Lawrence County
A police chase in Lawrence County on Sunday ended after two separate crashes, according to TribLive news partner WTAE.
At least two cars were damaged in two crashes during the chase, which ran along South Mill Street in New Castle around 3 p.m.
One of the crashes also damaged the front stoop of a home.
Officials have not provided details about what started the chase or if anyone was hurt.
Shaler police looking for woman missing for 4 years
The Shaler Township Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a woman who went missing four years ago.
Janet Walsh was last seen Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, along Mount Royal Boulevard in Shaler, police said. Walsh left behind all of her possessions, including her cellphone, at her residence. Her 2018 Chevrolet Trax also is missing.
Walsh has not been seen or heard from since that time.
Police said Walsh was last seen by her son and daughter-in-law while they were having dinner at her home Jan. 19, 2020. Police said Walsh canceled an appointment she had scheduled the afternoon she went missing. Her daughter discovered she was missing Jan. 20, 2020, when Walsh wasn’t home at a time they had planned to have dinner together.
Police from Shaler are working with Allegheny County Police Department to seek information on her whereabouts.
Anyone with information is asked to call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (255-8477).
Vehicle crashes into house in Ross
A vehicle crashed into a house Sunday in Ross Township.
The crash on Holly Hill Drive happened just after 6 p.m., according to TribLive news partner WTAE.
The driver lost control and crashed into the front of the home, first responders said.
Three people were inside the house when the vehicle wrecked, but they weren’t injured.
2 injured in crash involving ambulance in McKeesport
Two people were injured when an ambulance was involved in a crash Sunday evening in McKeesport.
The ambulance was responding to a two-alarm fire along Dinsmore Street, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The fire was reported at around 7:30 p.m.
Officials said the ambulance crashed in the area of Stewart and Soles streets while driving to the fire scene.
Two people were injured.
Additional details, including the extent of their injuries, were not immediately available.
State Police investigate fatal fire in Somerset County
A Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal unit is investigating a fatal fire in Somerset County.
First responders were called to a house fire along Broad Avenue in Central City around 3 a.m. Sunday.
One individual was found dead at the scene. The person’s identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notifications, police said.
Two other people were transported from the scene to the hospital.
State police said there are no indications of foul play. The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation.
Police release latest South Side patrol report
There were “relatively smaller crowds” in Pittsburgh’s South Side entertainment district over the weekend because of the cold temperatures and snowfall, city police said.
Still, the South Side Entertainment Patrol responsible for maintaining safety in the area conducted six traffic stops, towed 17 vehicles and issued 62 parking citations and 5 non-traffic citations.
Police also made one arrest for obstruction of the administration of law.
The non-traffic citations were for public urination and open containers, police said.
Since July, the special patrol — which focuses on areas along and near East Carson Street — has made 96 arrests, recovered 18 guns, made over 200 traffic stops and written more than 1,000 citations.
Police and South Side stakeholders last week lauded the crackdown, saying it has improved safety in an area that has been criticized for becoming violent and unruly.
Julia Felton is a TribLive reporter covering Pittsburgh City Hall and other news in and around Pittsburgh. A La Roche University graduate, she joined the Trib in 2020. She can be reached at jfelton@triblive.com.
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