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Multiple trailers caught fire overnight at Camping World RV Sales in Westmoreland County

By Mike Darnay, Lauren Linder

Updated on: August 28, 2024 / 7:53 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

Several trailers catch fire at RV World Camping Sales in Westmoreland County

ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Multiple trailers caught fire overnight at the Camping World RV Sales location along Rt. 356 in Westmoreland County.

The fires broke out just after 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the rear lot behind the building.

Multiple trailers caught fire overnight at the Camping World RV Sales location along Rt. 356 in Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County. KDKA Photojournalist Dan Vojtko

Allegheny Township Police Chief Daniel Uncapher tells KDKA that 14 campers were involved as well as one Mercedes-Benz van.

No one was injured during the incident.

It's unclear what led up to the trailers catching fire or if the fires were intentionally set.

The cause of what started the fire is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal.

Stay with KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for the latest on this developing story.

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Mike Darnay

Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.

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