North Versailles home destroyed by morning blaze

None — NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. -- Crews from more than half-dozen fire departments were called to battle a blaze at a home in North Versailles.

The fire was reported early Thursday morning along London Avenue.

When firefighters arrived, flames could be shooting from the roof of the home, authorities said.

A neighbor said he noticed the flames and knew that there were pets inside, so he rushed in to save the animals.

"We tried to get in the door to get the puppy out but as soon as officer Laketon kicked in the door, flames shot out. It was engulfed in flames already," said Scott Snyder.

The owner wasn't home at the time of the fire. One dog was saved from flames.

"We couldn't get in the building so we just surrounded it with water," North Versailles fire chief Jeff McNeill said.

The flames also melted vinyl siding on a neighbor's house.

Crews have not said what caused the blaze. No injuries were reported. The house was completley destroyed.

WPXI