Officials: Woman Burning Leaves Sparks Fire In Mars
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MARS, Pa. (KDKA) -- Officials say a woman burning leaves accidentally set her house on fire in Butler County Tuesday morning.
The fire broke out around 11 a.m. on Anderson Avenue in Mars.
According to officials, the woman was burning fallen leaves in her yard when some of the leaves blew in the wind and the house caught on fire.
Officials say one firefighter was injured while battling the fire. His condition has not been released.
Crews were able to bring the fire under control, but the home was reportedly destroyed.
Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.