Flames spread to 3 homes, forcing 9 people out in Westmoreland County

VANDERGRIFT, Pa. — Three homes were damaged by a fire early Tuesday morning in Vandergrift, officials said.

Flames were first reported about 2 a.m. on Custer Avenue.

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Someone in one of the homes saw the fire and called 911 before getting out. Police were able to wake up the people in the other two homes.

The fire started on the porch off the first floor of the middle home, the entire front of which is now charred. Flames then started spreading to the neighboring homes.

Fire truck just moved out of the way. Here’s a closer look at the damage. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/97ZZAdnkGt
— Mike Holden (@WPXIMikeHolden) June 23, 2020

Officials said seven adults and two children lived in the homes. No one was hurt.

The middle home was destroyed, fire officials said. Jaime Confer lived there and, while she lost everything, is relieved everyone is OK.

“I am eternally grateful. They were here quick. The local cops came really quick,” Confer said.

Family returning to home to inspect the damage. Homeowner just told me she thinks they lost everything in fire. 9 people displaced between 3 homes. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/0YTk6UE3Dz
— Mike Holden (@WPXIMikeHolden) June 23, 2020