North Braddock, Pa. — October 23 — Shortly before 3 p.m. on October 23, the North Braddock Volunteer Fire Department was responded to a reported structure fire on North Avenue. Arriving units saw one building heavily damaged and a second structure catching fire. Command swiftly escalated the assignment to a second alarm, bringing in additional personnel and resources from adjacent agencies. Firefighters operated for several hours, working through challenging weather conditions to contain the incident and prevent further spread.