On May 10 at 5:48 p.m. the Millcreek Township Fire Department (MFD), the Millcreek Paramedic Service (MPS) and volunteers from Kearsarge, West Ridge, and West Lake Fire Departments were dispatched to 1550 High Street for a fire reported within the residence.
Just three minutes later the home was filled with heavy smoke and fire. Additional assistance was called for firefighters from the City of Erie, Perry Hi-Way, Belle Valley, and additional EMS personnel from West County Paramedic Association. Several off-duty MFD personnel returned for station coverage.
The first floor of the home was completely engulfed in flames, that had begun to extend to the second floor. The fire was contained by 6:27 p.m. Two residents of the home were taken to UPMC Hamot for burns and respiratory problems…