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Crews battle 2-alarm fire at triplex in Elizabeth

ELIZABETH, Pa. — Crews were called to a two-alarm fire in Elizabeth Friday morning.

According to Elizabeth Township Fire Department, the fire was on South 3rd Avenue.

Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Department Chief Chad Rager told Channel 11 the fire was on the second floor in the back of the structure. The large building was a triplex with several apartments inside.

Rager said three people got out but a dog is still missing.

The Elizabeth Township Police Department said South 3rd Avenue was temporarily closed from Grant Street to at least Bayard Street for several hours.

The Allegheny County fire marshal is investigating.

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