Squirrel Hill South high-rise evacuated due to fire

Taylor Hall

March 25, 2024 at 5:11 PM·1 min read

Emergency crews were called to the scene of a fire at a high-rise apartment building in Squirrel Hill South.

First responders responded to Murray Towers at 4:44 p.m. Monday.

Our crew was in the area when they noticed smoke coming from the building.

The fire started in a bedroom on the sixth floor. Residents were evacuated from the building.

No injuries have been reported.

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