WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Several people were taken to the hospital after a West Mifflin house fire overnight.
The fire broke out at a home on Wood Street before 3 a.m.
A photo a neighbor shared with Channel 11 showed large flames and thick smoke coming from the home. Swissvale Firefighters IAFF Local 1680 confirms that the house was, at one point, fully engulfed in flames.
When our crew was on scene later in the day, they saw extensive damage.
Allegheny County 911 dispatchers tell Channel 11 that four people were taken to area hospitals.
Someone close to the homeowner tells Channel 11 that a woman and several young kids were home when the fire started. They were all able to get out and received assistance from a neighbor before being transported to hospitals.
A dog died in the fire.
The Red Cross is assisting the family.
This is a developing story that will be updated as Channel 11 learns more.
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