A Leechburg woman remained hospitalized Wednesday after an early morning fire tore through her home.
Leechburg fire Chief John Foster identified the woman as Mandy Yakovich, who lived alone at the home on Kiski Avenue.
Although Foster said she remained hospitalized, he did not have an update on her condition.
“I don’t know the extent of her injuries,” he said Wednesday morning.
The fire was reported at 4:20 a.m.
“The neighbor heard a commotion and heard screaming and called Armstrong 911,” Foster said.
The neighbor helped Yakovich to safety, according to Foster.
Foster was the first responder on the scene and said the two-story house was engulfed upon his arrival.
“The insurance company is coming out today to board up the house,” Foster said.
No other nearby homes were affected by the blaze.
Firefighters from Leechburg, Gilpin, West Leechburg, Hyde Park, Allegheny Township and Parks responded.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
