PITTSBURGH \u2014 Fire damaged a Pittsburgh home where a man was barricaded inside on Saturday, officials say.<\/p>\n
Police officers and firefighters were called to the 1500 block of Ballinger Street in Brookline around 11:45 a.m., a Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson says.<\/p>\n
A relative reportedly called 911 to report that a man was threatening to set the house on fire. The caller claimed that, while on a video call, the man poured lighter fluid throughout the home.<\/p>\n
Officers arrived to find the man barricaded inside, officials say. He eventually surrendered to negotiators, but officers found smoke and flames coming from a doorway.<\/p>\n
Firefighters extinguished the fire, which left the home with moderate damage. Officials say the home is considered a loss.<\/p>\n
A dog was rescued from the backyard, and no people were injured, but a cat was killed in the incident.<\/p>\n
The American Red Cross is assisting other residents, who will stay with relatives.<\/p>\n
Officials say the man was taken to police headquarters for questioning and is expected to face charges. He reportedly had two guns with him while surrendering.<\/p>\n
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