Fire damages Best of the Batch Foundation building

HOMESTEAD, Pa. — A fire broke out at an Allegheny County nonprofit on Tuesday.

The fire started before 9:30 a.m. outside of the Best of the Batch Foundation building on West Street in Homestead, a nonprofit created by former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch.

The fire chief told Channel 11 that the flames damaged the back of the building, possibly by a grill. A photo posted by Munhall Volunteer Fire Company #4 shows black smoke damage and melted blue siding in one corner of the building.

The chief said 40-45 people, including over 30 kids, were around when the fire started. In a statement, the Best of the Batch Foundation said no Batch campers were inside and everyone is safe.

The fire chief said one firefighter was injured while putting out the flames. The severity of his injury wasn’t immediately available.

The nonprofit was created to give back to Batch’s hometown of Homestead. It offers a variety of programs for school-aged children across the region, most of which take place at the “Clubhouse” where the fire was.

The foundation is working with local officials to ensure the building is safe to resume camp and will continue providing updates on its website.

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