Fire Headlines: More River Rescues, Fatal House Fire, Fatal MVA, Vehicle Flip on I-376

Here are your western Pennsylvania news headlines for Monday, June 29, 2009.

• Now that the water is warm and boating is in full effect in the area, it has been a busy few weeks regarding river/water rescues.  Last evening Pittsburgh crews pulled a person out of the water near the 6th Street Bridge in the Allegheny River last night. [WTAE]

• Speaking of River Rescue, the Tribune-Review did a nice article on Pittsburgh River Rescue and law enforcement relating to the upcoming Regatta and G-20 Summit. [Tribune-Review]

• File this one under the “Since traffic on the Parkway East isn’t bad enough” file, a car flipped onto its roof on I-376 in Forest Hills yesterday evening on the outbound side.  Per reports, there were only minor injuries.

• East Franklin and Worthington-West Franklin firefighters and Kittanning Ambulance responded to a vehicle over an embankment yesterday in East Franklin.  Unfortunately, the vehicle crashed at approximately 4 am and no one was aware of the crash until about 4 pm the next day.  The driver died at the scene.  Crews performed a search as baby clothing was found in the car, however it was confirmed the driver was alone.  Authorities investigating the incident are saying speed was a factor. [Leader Times]

• Finally, there was a fatal house fire in Lawrence Park, Erie County yesterday morning.  The victim was 19 years old and was found right inside the front door. [WICU12]

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