Pregnant woman, firefighter taken to hospital after fire at Fineview apartment

PITTSBURGH — A pregnant woman and a firefighter were taken to a hospital after a fire in Fineview.

Allegheny County Dispatchers say the fire started at the 1700 block of Belleau Drive at 12:37 p.m. on Friday.

Pittsburgh police said that smoke was found throughout the apartment building. Two residents were safely evacuated down a firetruck ladder.

The woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation, the other resident declined medical care.

A firefighter sustained smoke-related injuries and was taken to the hospital. Police said he has been released.

The fire investigation unit is investigating the cause of the fire.

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