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Emergency crews battle fire at apartment building in Allegheny County

NATRONA HEIGHTS, Pa. — Emergency crews were called to a fire at an apartment building in Allegheny County.

Allegheny County dispatchers say police, firefighters and medics were dispatched to the 1200 block of 8th Avenue in Natrona Heights at around 5:50 p.m. Sunday.

PHOTOS: Emergency crews battle fire at apartment building in Allegheny County

Firefighters said the blaze began on the bottom floor of the house and spread to the second.

An elderly woman was inside the building when the fire started but was able to escape.

It took crews 45 minutes to get the fire under control. Firefighters said a woodshop on the first floor of the house caused some problems as they were working.

Firefighters believe the building contained four apartments but say only one was occupied. They believe the building can be salvaged.

The Red Cross has been notified and is helping.

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