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Pittsburgh Building at Least 141 Years Old to be Demolished After Fire

Authorities say a multistory building on Pittsburgh’s South Side built at least 141 years ago will be demolished on safety grounds after a massive fire and partial collapse. “After a partial collapse, the structure is considered structurally unsound,” Pittsburgh Public …

New Jersey Apartment Complex Fire Damages Dozens of Units

A fast-moving fire roared through a southern New Jersey apartment complex, damaging dozens of units but causing no injuries, authorities said. The fire broke out late Monday in the Buttonwood Village complex in Gloucester Township. Firefighters battled the blaze for …

Vermont Residents Encouraged to Take Steps to Prevent Home Fires

The Vermont Division of Fire Safety and the American Red Cross are encouraging residents to take steps to help prevent home fires and save lives as the heating season gets underway. They recommend installing smoke alarms on every level of …