PHOTO: A morning in the City of Duquesne went from peaceful to hectic in a flash when four homes went up in flames, leaving at least one person dead. The fires started around 1 a.m. on Thursday morning, and all four of the homes were occupied at the time. As of 6:45 a.m., police have confirmed that at least one person is dead. Of the four homes involved in the fire, one has been deemed a total loss while the other three have suffered heat and water damage. Along with the deceased, one other person was taken to the hospital for treatment, but their condition was not provided. Allegheny County police homicide detectives, along with the county fire marshal, are investigating.
