UPMC hospital fire likely caused by patient trying to light cigarette while on oxygen, says rep

A fire broke out at a UMPC hospital room late Sunday night after a patient may have attempted to light a cigarette while on oxygen, a hospital representative told Channel 11.

Crews responded to UPMC East at 2775 Mosside Blvd. in Monroeville around 11 p.m. for reports of a fire.

Nearby patients were immediately relocated to other units, according to the UPMC representative, and four employees were evaluated and treated.