Smoke Damage Hits Pittsburgh Apartment from Electrical Fault

January 03, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA

Smoke damage struck an apartment at 255 E Ohio St. due to an electrical malfunction on Jan. 3 at 8:25 p.m. First responders rushed to the Pittsburgh scene after reports of smoke inside the unit. The electrical issue caused the damage but led to no injuries or fire spread beyond the apartment.

Smoke in the Apartment from an elec malfunction.

Authorities are probing the malfunction to pinpoint the cause and confirm the building's safety protocols are adequate.

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