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News Breaking News Firefighters Battle Second Alarm Blaze at Historic Pittsburgh Church

Firefighters Battle Second Alarm Blaze at Historic Pittsburgh Church

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 02, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 02, 2026 06:44 PM EDT

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January 02, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA

Firefighters responded to a second-alarm fire at the Knoxville United Church on Jucunda Street Friday evening. The blaze was reported around 6:38 p.m. at the historic site in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood. Multiple fire units arrived to battle the flames and contain the spread.

Command Reports fire @ Knoxville United Church.Command Reports fire @ Knoxville United Church.

No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities have not released further details at this time.

The response underscores the difficulties of managing fires in urban houses of worship.

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