JEANNETTE, Pa. — Flames spread through a duplex in Jeannette overnight Sunday, drawing the response of more than 50 firefighters.
The blaze was reported just before midnight on Division Street.
PHOTOS: Fire rips through building in Jeannette
According to the Jeannette fire chief, the fire started in the basement of one side of the duplex, where there was a hoarding situation.
“We encountered some heavy hoarding conditions. All three floors of the house on the right side had stuff stacked from floor to ceiling. Couldn’t even open doors or windows,” City of Jeannette Fire Chief Bill Frye said.
The other side of the duplex was vacant.
It’s unclear how the fire started.
Jeannette police charged the owner of the house because they say he kept trying to run inside as firefighters were battling flames.
Keith Cerqueira didn't live in the home, but police said he was hindering their fight.
He is facing charges including obstruction emergency services and public drunkenness.
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