Massive Pittsburgh Apratment Complex Blaze: Latest Info

PITTSBURGH, PA — Firefighters were called to massive apartment building fire in the city's Squirrel Hill section Tuesday in a blaze that leaves dozens homeless.

The Jefferson Apartment complex in the 500 block of Forward Avenue has been condemned and likely will be demolished following an emergency declaration, Pittsburgh Fire Chief Daryl Jones told multiple media outlets Tuesday.

The building is located near the intersection of Forward and Murray avenues. It has approximately 30 units, authorities said.

Flames and smoke could be seen billowing from the building for hours. The fire went to four alarms. Numerous fire trucks and emergency personnel were on the scene.

Firefighters still were on the scene at 6 p.m., 10 hours after the fire first was reported. Hot spots were being extinguished.

All apartment occupants have been accounted for, authorities said. But several pets died in the fire.

The cause of the blaze is unknown.