First responders were on the scene of a structure fire in Buffington Township this morning.
Indiana County 911 reported that Vintondale, Homer City, Armagh and Brush Valley fire departments were dispatched at 4:42 this morning to a property along Route 403 South. Citizens Ambulance and the county HAZMAT team were also dispatched to the scene, and the Nanty-Glo fire department was dispatched to assist 21 minutes later.
Officials with the Brush Valley fire department said that the fire was at a one-story home at 3616 Route 403 South. The home is a total loss, but everyone was able to get out safely. There was a problem with water supplies as there were no nearby hydrants on-scene. Assisting first responders helped with transporting water to the scene.
The cause remains unknown at this time, but State Police Fire Marshals are investigating.
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