Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey declares disaster emergency for fire at Second Avenue Commons homeless shelter, displacing 175 people.

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey declared a disaster emergency after a fire at Second Avenue Commons homeless shelter, displacing 175 people. The declaration will expedite repairs and aims to swiftly reopen the shelter to meet the health and safety needs of vulnerable residents. City leaders are coordinating an emergency response, addressing temporary shelter facilities and repairs.

June 07, 2024
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