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Firefighters Battle Wilkinsburg Blaze

WILKINSBURG (KDKA) – Firefighters battled a one-alarm house fire in Wilkinsburg.

It broke out at a home in the 1600-block of Maplewood Avenue around 1 p.m. Friday.

It's unclear how the fire started.

One adult and one child were able to safely escape from the home.

However, a firefighter was shocked by a live power line and was taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in stable condition.

The Red Cross is assisting the family.

Stay with KDKA for more information.

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