Fire breaks out in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, flames spread to neighboring home
Three families displaced after fire on Webster Avenue
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Fire breaks out in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, flames spread to neighboring home
Three families displaced after fire on Webster Avenue
Updated: 3:11 PM EDT Jun 3, 2026
A house fire in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood spread to the home next door on Wednesday morning, leaving three families displaced.Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said flames were coming from a third-floor bedroom when firefighters arrived in the 3300 block of Webster Avenue at about 7 a.m. The fire spread to the third floor of a neighboring home.Public safety officials said everyone got out safely, and the fire was brought under control by about 7:30 a.m. One firefighter was taken to the hospital with a minor knee injury.The American Red Cross responded to help the displaced families.The cause of the fire is under investigation.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
PITTSBURGH —
A house fire in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood spread to the home next door on Wednesday morning, leaving three families displaced.
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said flames were coming from a third-floor bedroom when firefighters arrived in the 3300 block of Webster Avenue at about 7 a.m. The fire spread to the third floor of a neighboring home.
Public safety officials said everyone got out safely, and the fire was brought under control by about 7:30 a.m. One firefighter was taken to the hospital with a minor knee injury.
The American Red Cross responded to help the displaced families.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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