Fire in Ambridge Yesterday a Topic of Discussion Tuesday Night’s Council Meeting

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Ambridge, Pa.) A fire that broke out in a house on Lenz Avenue in Ambridge was part of the discussion at Tuesday night’s Council meeting. Fire Chief Robert Gottschalk said that  a resident suffered  smoke inhalation, a broken wrist, and burns.  He was transported to  Allegheny General Hospital  and is in critical condition.  A second man was  treated for smoke inhalation .Chief Gottschalk said a home next door received no damage. Firefighters and police were praised by residents attending the council meeting.  One resident said the police and firemen protect us and our properties.

Council is accepting applications  for the executive assistant position . Resumes and applications are due on Monday, August 30, 2021. Executive assistant Marilyn Sheleheda will be retiring , but a date  won’t be determined  until a new hire is trained.
Council’s next meeting is Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.