Animals perish in Monessen fire
Three dogs and a cat died in a house fire on Summit Avenue in Monessen about 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to city fire Chief Delmar Hepple. A Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher said a firefighter was treated at the scene for heat exhaustion. No other injuries were reported, and no one was home at the time. Fire companies responding included Monessen Fire Department No. 1, Monessen Volunteer Fire Department Hose House No. 2, North Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township, Carroll Township, Charleroi and Bentleyville.