Candles Could Be Culprit In Jeannette BlazePOSTED: 11:59 am EST December 28,
2006 JEANNETTE, Pa. -- One firefighter was injured on Thursday while battling a blaze in Jeannette.Crews from Jeannette, Harrison City, Grapeville and South West Greensburg helped battle the blaze, which spread to a neighboring home.Rich Hilty, 18, said he believes the fire might have started after he left candles burning overnight after holding a holiday party."I ran up to the attic and there was like smoke from the ceiling to the floor," said Hilty. "I couldn't breath. My lungs hurt a little bit. That's why I had to get out."Everyone got out of the home safely.The house is a total loss, investigators said.Crews said the injured firefighter was not seriously hurt. Related Links: More County NewsGet RSS | E-Mail Alerts Copyright 2007 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
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