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Elderly Man Dies After Being Rescued From Homestead House Fire, Investigation Underway

According to officials yesterday, an old man died after being rescued from a house fire on Homestead’s West 12th Avenue. Police, fire, and emergency medical services were called after reports of a fire, and the incident happened shortly before 11:30 a.m., according to WPXI. After being pulled from the flaming house, the man was taken to a hospital, where, sadly, he passed away from his wounds at 5:00 p.m.

The cause of the fire is still being investigated by the Allegheny County fire marshal. further than mentioning the victim’s advanced age, the police have not disclosed any further specific details about him. Authorities want anyone with knowledge to call the Allegheny County Police Tip Line in order to learn more, according to WPXIreports.

According to WTAE, firefighters found the victim on the second floor of the house after the fire had completely consumed it by the time authorities arrived on the scene. After being taken to the hospital, the man’s injuries proved deadly, despite the firefighters’ successful rescue efforts.

Since investigations are still ongoing, the deceased’s identification has not been made public.

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