Multiple People Die In Pittsburgh-Area Fire

A Western Pennsylvania fire claimed the lives of people on Monday. Get the details here.

Posted Tue, May 26, 2026 at 8:08 am ET

PITTSBURGH, PA — Two people died in a house fire on Monday in Forward Township, Butler County.

According to Pennsylvania Stat Police, the fire occurred at 396 Old Route 68.

Firefighters were called to the scene of the two-alarm blaze at around 5:30 p.m.

The names of the victims have not been released.

The cause of the blaze is unknown. Police continue to investigate the incident.

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