Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 22, 2024 150 P.M.

(West Aliquippa, Pa) Aliquippa Fire Chief Tim Firich reported on Monday morning that the department was dispatched just before midnight on Sunday morning to an abandoned home in the 500 block of Beaver Avenue for a fire that spread to the neighboring home that was occupied.
Several departments responded within 7 minutes according to the chief and the fire was under control in 90 minutes and they remained on scene until 3:30am. Tankers from Raccoon and Potter Township Pine Run and Economy Borough were called in to provide more water to extinguish the fire.
Other departments called in when a second alarm went out were Center, Crescent and Independence Townships. The county’s strike team was also called in.
The fire is believed to be suspicious and is under investigation, according to the Chief.