Person injured after fire at house in Bethel Park

BETHEL PARK, Pa. — A person is injured after a fire at a house in Bethel Park.

Allegheny County dispatchers said firefighters were called to the 500 block of Chessbriar Drive at 7:49 p.m. on Friday.

Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company Deputy Chief Rob Uselman said the initial call was for a report of a fire in a bathroom of a house.

“Crews arrived on scene. We had smoke showing. We immediately upgraded the assignment to a working fire,” Uselman said.

One person was found inside and taken to a hospital from the scene. Their condition is not known at this time.

Two pets were rescued.

Firefighters were able to knock the fire down in about 15 to 20 minutes.

The Allegheny County Fire Marshal is working to learn more.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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