Darting in and out of a smoke-filled building in search of occupants and scaling a ladder to the roof as flames roar is dangerous work, even in the best weather conditions. Add frigid temperatures, whipping wind and falling snow, and the dangers multiply dramatically for firefighters trying to save lives
Tony LaRussa | Tribune-Review
The Allegheny County fire marshal is investigating the cause of a blaze that damaged the Governors Ridge Apartments along Highlands Place in Ross Township on Sunday. The fire displaced a family living in one of the units, according to authorities.
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A fire at a Ross Township apartment complex Sunday evening was quickly extinguished, but the blaze caused enough damage to displace a family living in one of the units, according to authorities.
The fire at the Governor’s Ridge Apartments along Highlands Place was reported shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday, according to an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher.