Fire damages 10 apartment units, injures 3 people in Greene County

MORGAN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Firefighters worked through extreme cold to put out a massive apartment fire that left several people injured in Greene County.

The fire started around 3 a.m. Saturday in Mather Apartments, which are located on 3rd Street in Morgan Township. Pennsylvania State Police say the fire involved the entire building, which consisted of 10 apartment units.

Greene County 911 officials tell Channel 11 that three people were hurt in the fire. State Sen. Camera Bartolotta says two of the victims were taken to hospitals by helicopter.

The Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company says multiple companies worked in extreme temperatures of -14 degrees.

Photos posted by the fire department showed flames shooting out of multiple windows throughout the apartment complex. When a Channel 11 crew arrived on scene, the flames had been dampened, but smoke was still pouring from the building, and severe fire damage was visible.

The Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company asked the public to avoid the area since severe icing conditions could pose a significant safety hazard.

The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal is investigating.

PSP says that, due to safety concerns, no one can enter the building.

It wasn’t immediately known exactly how many people were displaced, but Bartolotta indicates that dozens of people lived in the building.

Bartolotta says those looking to help displaced residents can drop donations off at the Greene County Salvation Army. Donations can also be given to the Jefferson Fire Hall.

Greene County Commissioner Jared Edgreen says that warming locations are still available, and individuals can get connected by calling the Crisis Line at 211 or dialing 911.

The Jefferson-Morgan School District advised its families that monetary donations or gift cards are preferable right now so immediate needs can be met.

At least three area businesses are also planning donation drives, and several other businesses have donated food and drinks for first responders.

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