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McKees Rocks Fire Considered Suspicious

MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) -- Officials say a fire in McKees Rocks appears to be suspicious.

Flames were seen coming from the house in the 100-block of Chartiers Avenue just before noon Tuesday.

Fire crews quickly knocked down the flames.

Investigators believe someone set the fire in three separate areas – the living room, kitchen and on a mattress.

No one was home at the time of the fire, but there were two dogs inside the house.

A puppy in the basement survived. However, another dog in the home died.

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