Person dead after high-rise apartment fire in Wilkinsburg

WILKINSBURG, Pa. — A person is dead following a fire at a high-rise apartment building in Wilkinsburg.

Fire crews were called to the Douglas Plaza Apartments in the 2400 block of Laketon Road around noon on Monday.

A spokesperson for Allegheny County Emergency Services confirmed the fire was fatal.

A three-alarm response was called to the scene, per bureau protocol for fires at high-rises, officials said.

Pittsburgh firefighters were called to assist. A public information officer with Pittsburgh Public Safety said the fire was contained to one unit in the building.

The victim was found inside that unit and pronounced dead at the scene.

Firefighters swept the building for hot spots and cleared the smoke after the fire was placed under control at around 1 p.m.

The Allegheny County Fire Marshall is investigating the exact cause of the fire. They are working with the Wilkinsburg Police Department and the Allegheny County Police Department.

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