(Aliquippa Pa.) Aliquippa Fire Chief Dave Foringer said a single story brick apartment building housing 6 apartments in the 600 block of Davis Street was the scene of a fire this morning.. Firefighters responded to a call at 9 a.m. 2 elderly residents were trapped in their burning apartment ,Aliquippa firefighters entered through a window and rescued them , according to Chief Foringer. The apartment was destroyed by the fire.
One person was transported to the hospital by Medic Rescue, the other was transported by Economy Ambulance.
Six departments assisted the Aliquippa Fire Department at the scene. The fire’s cause is under investigation.