Several brush fires break out despite recent rain

Despite recent rain, brush fires broke out in several areas in western Pennsylvania Thursday, and there’s a risk for more.

A Red Flag Warning for fire hazard is affecting several counties.

Firefighters were called about 6:30 p.m. to a home on McKrell Road in West Deer Township for a brush fire. A man who was inspecting the property for damage died when he came in contact with live wires and was electrocuted.

Another brush fire was reported about 5 p.m. in Elizabeth Township on Oak Drive, near Henderson Road.

In Derry Township, a hillside burned near Ridgeview Park. The fire was reported about 10 p.m.

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