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On May 10 at 5:48 p.m. the Millcreek Township Fire Department (MFD), the Millcreek Paramedic Service (MPS) and volunteers from Kearsarge, West Ridge, and West Lake Fire Departments were dispatched to 1550 High Street for a fire reported within the residence.<\/p>\n
Just three minutes later the home was filled with heavy smoke and fire. Additional assistance was called for firefighters from the City of Erie, Perry Hi-Way, Belle Valley, and additional EMS personnel from West County Paramedic Association. Several off-duty MFD personnel returned for station coverage.<\/p>\n
The first floor of the home was completely engulfed in flames, that had begun to extend to the second floor. The fire was contained by 6:27 p.m. Two residents of the home were taken to UPMC Hamot for burns and respiratory problems.<\/p>\n
One of the residents a 34-year-old male was later taken by medical helicopter to Pittsburgh for burns to his airway. Conditions of both residents are unknown at this time.<\/p>\n
Three cats had gone missing during the fire, so far only one has been found. The owners were able to escape the home with their dogs.<\/p>\n
The home sustained heavy smoke, fire, with additional water damage estimating in between $175,000 to $200,000 in losses. The fire was determined to be accidental.<\/p>\n