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Arson suspected in New Kensington fire

By Chris Fleisher
By Chris Fleisher

NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — Police rescued a New Kensington family from the rooftop of their home during a fire that officials believe was deliberately set early Sunday.

No one was hurt in the fire that began shortly before 3 a.m. on Ridge Avenue, although the home was a total loss, said Ed Saliba Jr., first assistant chief with New Kensington Fire Department.

Officers rescued three children and two adults from the rooftop of the home, Saliba said. A dog was also rescued.

"They jumped from the roof and the police did an extraordinary job of helping," Saliba said.

A state police fire marshal has declared the fire arson and the matter is under investigation, he said.

The fire spread to the rear of a neighbor's house, which sustained significant damage, although the residents were not injured, Saliba said.

Both homes had working smoke detectors that alerted the residents.

This article was written by Channel 11's news exchange partners at TribLIVE.

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