Crime & Safety
Woman Dies In Brookline Mobile Home Fire
The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in Brookline, authorities said.
BROOKLINE, PA - A woman died Wednesday after a fire broke out in a mobile home on Whited Street in Brookline.
The fire broke out at around 3:40 p.m., according to the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department. Heavy smoke and fire was observed when firefighters arrived on the scene. They later found a dead woman inside.
The victim has not been identified but is believed to have been in her 60s. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Brookline: An investigation is underway into the cause of a fatal fire in the 1800 block of Whited Street. Around 3:41 p.m. Firefighters were dispatched.Upon arrival, they observed heavy fire and smoke. Sadly, a woman believed to be in her 60’s was found deceased inside the home. pic.twitter.com/Df7RD88mBe
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