2 hurt in fire at Washington County house with ‘severe hoarding situation’

Two people were hurt in an early morning fire in Midway, Washington County.

PHOTOS: 2 hurt in fire at Washington County house with ‘severe hoarding situation’

The fire broke out around 12:20 a.m. along N. Main and Stevenson Streets. It flared up again through the night.

Several departments worked to put out the flames.

The Midway Volunteer Fire Department chief told Channel 11 this is a “severe hoarding situation,” saying firefighters had difficulty gaining entry and had to move bags to get up the stairs.

Two people were flown by medical helicopter to an area hospital.

While the man has been released, the woman remains at West Penn.

Neighbors say she was a beloved school teacher in the community for years.

“They’re just really good people, and she helped the children so much for so many years, and he supported all the events in Midway. He was always there,” said Rene Bird, who lives in the neighborhood. “Keep them in your prayers, and I hope everything will be okay for them.”

Officials tell Channel 11 a heater caused the fire. Items in the house, such as newspapers, fueled the fire.

A state police fire marshal is investigating.

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