Structure fire in McKeesport

McKeesport firefighters battled a blaze late Tuesday afternoon in the 2600 block of Walnut Street. A second alarm was requested, bringing in off-duty personnel and mutual aid. The crew was able to make a quick knockdown of the fire before it extended to a neighboring structure. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s office is handling the investigation. McKeesport Firefighters IAFF Local 1