Fire at Charleroi’s RTS Packing

Firefighters were called to RTS Packing at 98 Third St. in Charleroi shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday for a fire in the dust collector on the roof. Crews worked for approximately two hours, focusing on extinguishing the blaze and thorough clearance of the ductwork. Charleroi firefighters were assisted by Monessen No. 1 and Hilltop fire departments, Lock No. 4 and Stockdale fire departments, Bentleyville Fire-Rescue and Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services. Charleroi Fire Department