1 man dead following apartment fire in Wilkinsburg

A man has died following a fire inside an apartment complex in Wilkinsburg, officials said.

Multiple fire crews were called to the Douglas Plaza Apartments on Laketon Road on Monday afternoon, forcing dozens of residents outside.

Residents said they smelled smoke, heard the fire alarm, and had just minutes to evacuate. Many were seen wrapped in blankets, wearing masks, with some struggling to breathe as they waited for firefighters to extinguish the flames…

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