One person killed in overnight garage fire in South Park Township
Allegheny County Police are investigating a deadly overnight garage fire in South Park Township.
The fire broke out at a home along Mike Reed Drive just after 1 a.m. on Monday, dispatchers told KDKA.
The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department said early Monday that their crews were among those called to the scene.
The fire department said one person was found dead inside the home. The victim was later identified as 42-year-old Donald Uncapher.
"There was a lot of smoke, and by the time I realized anything was going on, I thought it was a fire pit burning," said Terri Keister, a neighbor who lives nearby.
Keister said she didn't realize the seriousness of the situation until first responders arrived.
"I was in shock and awe because I didn't even realize that was where the smoke was coming from until I walked outside," said Keister.
Library Fire Chief Tim Smith confirmed that while one person died, the other family members are safe.
"I'm just heartbroken and just worried about them," said Keister.
Detectives from the Allegheny County Police Department are now investigating the deadly fire.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office has not released any information about the person killed.
It's unclear what sparked the fire at this time.
