Local firefighter in need of help after flames damage home in Chalfant

CHALFANT, Pa. — Flames burned through a house in Chalfant on Friday.

Allegheny County dispatchers said firefighters were called to the 200 block of Fairview Avenue at 2:03 p.m.

Windy weather conditions were happening as the response was raised to a second alarm.

A side of the home had a large hole and was charred after firefighters got the fire under control.

Firefighters said there were no injuries.

Later Friday evening, members of the Wilkins Township Volunteer Fire Department #3 said one of their members had lost their belongings in this fire.

The department is asking for donations of clothing for long-time member Ray Wroblewski and his wife, Eileen. Donations can be dropped off at the department at 109 Powell St, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112.

They are collecting:

• Clothes (mens 4x-5x, women’s 2x, young mens xl-2xl)
• Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Visa)
• Meals
• Gift cards for grocery stores
• Cash
• Comfort items like pillows and blankets
• Toiletries
• Phone chargers

A GoFundMe campaign has also been set up to support the Wroblewskis.

Click here to donate.

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