MIDLAND, Pa. — Several people had to be rescued after a fire broke out at a building that houses a restaurant and apartments in Beaver County.
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The call for the fire in the 800 block of Midland Avenue came in around 3 a.m. this morning.
Three people were on the roof of the building when crews arrived on scene. Four police officers set up a fire ladder and were able to help get them down. One of the officers went back into the building to rescue a cat.
Channel 11 spoke with a man who was inside an apartment when the fire broke out. Garrett Brethauer said the fire was started by a citronella candle on the back porch, although fire officials have not released an official cause.
“Everything is gone. Everything. I was able to get out with the clothes on my back. I literally have just shorts on right now. I’m just happy everybody is safe,” Brethauer said.
Midland Volunteer firefighter Jack Balser said layers of shingles from remodels made it difficult to put the fire out.
No injuries were reported.
Both buildings are a total loss. Around 10 people have been displaced, and the Red Cross will be assisting.
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