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Underground fire breaks out in Hempfield Township

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Underground fire breaks out in Hempfield Township

Jason Reed

Reporter · Braddock, PA

Jason Reed, with a background in sociology from West Virginia University, has dedicated the last 5 years to uncovering community stories in Pittsburgh. His work has appeared in various local outlets, where he exclusively reports on grassroots initiatives and social justice issues.

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Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:41 PM · 1 min read

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Underground fire breaks out in Hempfield Township — Fox Chapel Community news

An underground fire has broken out at an abandoned industrial site in Westmoreland County.

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