Valley News Dispatch

Fire levels barn in Upper Burrell, horse escapes unharmed to nearby pasture

Tony LaRussa
By Tony LaRussa
1 Min Read April 2, 2022 | 4 years Ago
Go Ad-Free today

A barn in Upper Burrell was destroyed by fire on Saturday morning but no animals were injured, according to authorities.

Multiple fire companies responded to the fire reported at 6:16 a.m. along Horseshoe Lane, officials said.

An assistant chief from the Lower Burrell No. 3 department was the first to arrive on scene and found the building engulfed in flames.

Fire officials reported that there was a horse in the barn but it was able to escape to the safely of a nearby fenced in pasture.

By the time a second fire unit arrived on scene the building had already collapsed, officials said.

Crews doused the flames and then began sifting through the debris to extinguish hotpots.

Share

Tags:

About the Writers

Tony LaRussa is a TribLive reporter. A Pittsburgh native, he covers crime and courts in the Alle-Kiski Valley. He can be reached at tlarussa@triblive.com.

Push Notifications

Get news alerts first, right in your browser.

Enable Notifications

Content you may have missed

Enjoy TribLIVE, Uninterrupted.

Support our journalism and get an ad-free experience on all your devices.

  • TribLIVE AdFree Monthly

    • Unlimited ad-free articles
    • Pay just $4.99 for your first month
  • TribLIVE AdFree Annually BEST VALUE

    • Unlimited ad-free articles
    • Billed annually, $49.99 for the first year
    • Save 50% on your first year
Get Ad-Free Access Now View other subscription options