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Family Loses Home, 4 Pets In Derry Township Fire

By: Heather Lang/KDKA-TV News Staff

DERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) -- A family lost their home and four pets in an intense overnight fire in the Bradenville section of Derry Township.

The fire started just after 1:30 a.m. on High Street, Westmoreland County emergency dispatchers said.

The home is a total loss and crews were working to demolish what was left of the structure.

Tonight crews responded to a fully involved structure fire in Bradenville. Crews were able to safely extinguish the fire...

Posted by Bradenville Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, March 3, 2022

There were no injuries; however, the Bradenville VFD said four of the family's pets died.

The VFD has organized a donation drive for the family at their station on School Street Thursday evening. They are looking for clothing, hygiene items and toys at this time.

Thank you all in the community for the help. We are currently good on donations for the family here. Please contact...

Posted by Bradenville Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, March 3, 2022

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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