A structure fire was reported in Saltsburg last night.
Indiana County 911 sent the Saltsburg, Tunnelton, Bell Township and the Iselin/West Lebanon fire departments along with Murrysville EMTs to a property on High Street in Conemaugh Township at 10:13 PM. Saltsburg fire officials said that a resident was burning trash in the backyard when embers caught the yard and brush against the house on fire. The fire was out by the time crews arrived, but they had to ventilate some smoke in the residence. Damage was reported to the exterior of the home and a crawl space between the basement and first floor.
The 21st brush fire of the year was also reported yesterday. This one was on Shellbark Road in West Wheatfield Township at 5:26 PM. Clyde and Armagh/East Whetfield Fire Departments were sent out at the time. Details on the brush fire have not been released.
A vehicle accident was also reported yesterday at 6:38 PM on Route 553 in Cherryhill Township. Cherryhill Township firefighters were sent out at the time.
